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Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc.
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I too would like to hear more about this.  Of the most commonly
used applications, a Google Maps type interface might be easier
for people to navigate.  Something where they could enter their
address would be nice.  There are probably a good number of
people who could not find their location on a map :-(


Mike


On 9/13/21 12:45 PM, Christopher Thiry wrote:
> All,
>
> We are all very familiar with the bulletin board displays of a map & 
> people place a pin in the map where they are from.
>
> I was wondering if anyone has done that with a touch-screen display?  
> A virtual map with virtual pins.  I have done things using GIS, etc., 
> but I am thinking of actual public interactive display.  Something 
> akin to a tablet on a wall.
>
> Love to hear if you have done it.  How?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> *Christopher J.J. Thiry*
>
>     /(working remotely)/
>     /Map & GIS Librarian/
>     /Academic Outreach Coordinator/
>
> Colorado School of Mines
> Arthur Lakes Library
> 1400 Illinois
> Golden, CO 80401
> p. 303-273-3697
> f. 303-273-3199
> *[log in to unmask]* <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> _http://www.mines.edu/library/_



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