[OPLINTECH] Dynamic map of the library

[millerst@oplin.org]

Cool!  Good job, Matt!

We're hoping to revamp our website soon, and this would be a great feature
to add!

Thanks for sharing!
Steve
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Steve Miller
Technology Coordinator
Ashtabula County District Library

> For anyone who might be interested, I created a dynamic map of our library
> using a zoomable map plugin. Icons within maps generate pop-ups that
> include info (like prices for our photocopiers) and links to relevant
> Website content (like meeting room policies). It uses the jquery
> javascript library.
> Here's the map of Westlake Porter Public
> Library:http://www.westlakelibrary.org/?q=wpplmap
> Here's where I got the
> plug-in:http://www.newmediacampaigns.com/page/a-jquery-plugin-for-zoomable-interactive-maps
> My only issues have to do with Internet Explorer 6 and transparent images,
> but I should have seen that coming, frankly.
> I created my own icons and the floorplan images were adapted from an image
> we had lying around.
> This plugin was designed for a maps depicting facilities within a region,
> so it would be perfect for a multi-branch library as well.
> I am working on a separate map for staff that would be a training tool for
> emergency procedures (locations of exits, fire extinguishers, etc),
> possibly lock-up procedures, too.
> I hope to get another version in the catalog to direct patrons to
> materials.
> The instruction in the link to the plugin was enough for me (plus a fair
> bit of trial and error), and there is a simple example project that you
> can download to see how it all really works.
> Matt WeaverWeb Librarian
> Technical Services
> Westlake Porter Public Library
> Westlake, Ohio 44145
> (440) 250-5479
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