I'm happy to read the article by Paige and Linda on leveraging technology to add coordinates data remotely in the latest WAML bulletin: https://waml.org/waml-information-bulletin/volume-53-number-1/leveraging-technology/

In the article, they mention using the Klokan bounding box tool. As we all know (we discussed this a year or two ago), the tool is degrading because it is not being maintained. Kloken Tech said, "There was a change of Google API that affected Bounding Box ... but there are no plans to restore or improve the search feature."

When we discussed this as a group, a few people said they (their organizations) would be willing to chip in to pay to have Kloken update and maintain the tool. It was costly. 

I love using the Kloken bounding box tool and I dread the day it disappears. I mean, of course, we can put coordinates data in the old fashioned way but are there any of the professional organizations that could coordinate gathering money and contracting Kloken to maintain the site? WAML, ALA MAGIRT, etc? Seek donations from libraries or individuals?

Well, happy Friday. Nice article Paige and Linda.

Angie



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Hi All, 

Thank you all for your patience and a special thanks to Kevin! Please let me know if there are any issues. 

Here is November 2021 Issue: https://waml.org/waml-information-bulletin/volume-53-number-1/

Also, start thinking about submitting something for the next issue March 2022! There were some really good presentations I would like to see written out! Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.!

Thank you! 

Best, 
Chrissy

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