Resources for Interactive Maps

Posted on April 10, 2013 by infophile

Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Thanks for the spark Jeanne K!

Quotable: “Digital maps provide amazing opportunities for integrating and displaying large sets of data and research in innovative and interactive ways and the world’s taking notice!” via I nteractive Maps: Why They’re Awesome for Connecting the Dots | Information Space

Digital Libraries

World Digital Library
Brock University Map Library
University of Toronto Map & Data Library
Canadian Geographic: Mapping
Harvard Map Collections Digital Maps
American Memory LoC Maps Collection
GRID-Arendal Maps & Graphics Library. Interactive maps bottom of page.

Visualize Interactive Maps

The Top 20 Data Visualization Tools | Brian Suda | .net Magazine. Mapping tools are listed from 10-15.
ChartsBin. Clickable world maps.
GeoCommons. All about open analysis, data and maps.
GunnMap 2. Map some world data then save to png or jpg.
Google Fusion Tables. An experimental data visualization web application to gather, visualize, and share larger data tables.
Kartograph. A simple and lightweight framework for building interactive map applications without Google Maps or any other mapping service.
Leaflet. An open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.
Mapize. Illustrate your data and create social maps.
National Geographic MapMaker Interactive. Explore your world with map themes, data, and tools for customizing your map.
Polymaps. A free JavaScript library for making dynamic, interactive maps in modern web browsers.
StatPlanet. Customizable interactive maps.
Unfolding. Create interactive maps and geovisualizations in Processing and Java.
ViewShare. A free platform for generating and customizing views that allow users to experience your digital collections.

Top Ten (10) Social Media Competencies for Information Professionals | The Search Principle

Posted on April 10, 2013 by infophile

Top Ten (10) Social Media Competencies for Information Professionals | The Search Principle

Pull Quote:

Top Ten (10) Social Media Competencies for Information Professionals (2013)

Understand, explain and teach others about the principles and trends of social media, web 2.0 (and library 2.0 / archives 2.0)
List major tools, categories and affordances of social media
Apply social media to solve information problems, and communicate digitally with users
Use social networking sites for promotional, reference and instructional services in libraries
Navigate, evaluate and create content on social networking sites
Follow netiquette, conform to ethical standards and interact appropriately with others online
Explain copyright, security and privacy issues on social media to colleagues and user communities
Understand the importance of digital identity and reputation management in a social media age
Explain related terminology such as collaboration 2.0, remix and open source
Renew social media competencies, advocate for institutional strategies and policiesand build evidence base in social media

To Keep or Not to Keep (Google Keep vs. Evernote)

Posted on March 31, 2013 by infophile

I have used the Evernote service for years. I have found the more organized your notebooks and notes are, the more useful the service is. For search and discovery metadata is key – add tags, create explicit titles and create hierarchies of your notebooks. I especially like the eClip plugin for Internet browsers, the sync function and using the service across multiple devices.

Google has a history of retiring applications and emphasizing social. The social element is not important to me and i’m resentful of Google’s actions regarding the retirement of Google Reader and the most recent changes to its algorithms in Google Search. I will be not be switching to Google Keep, and for my current needs, I only need one note-taking service.

“We tested out Google’s newest app — looking at everything from its interface to its functionality — and put it all on video. Watch our hands-on with Google Keep.”

via Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Google Keep (Video) | Mashable