NET SIGHTINGS WORLD WIDE WONDERS MAP MASHUPS AND MAP TOOLS

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There are emerging technologies popping up online every day. This column will pull together some of the recent developments in web-based resources and services to help you keep abreast of the changes. In this first installment, get a bird’s eye view of how some libraries are developing and sharing map mashups and tools to enhance service delivery. Future columns will include wikis, blogs, simulations and all the latest “sightings” on the web!

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Google Maps Launches Its Own Map-Making Tool for End Users
This spring, Google Maps launched their own map-making tool, My Maps (maps.google.com), with the blog post headline “so easy that a caveman could use it”. Without a doubt, My Maps is easy to use. Anyone can create a map and add markers, lines and polygons as well as embed images and videos. One drawback of this service when it was first launched was that the maps you created could not be embedded on your web site or blog. As of August 21, 2007, Google added a simple way to copy the code and add it to your own web site.
Embedding a Google My Map in your web site or blog is quick and easy to do. Just follow these three steps:
1) Simply select a map or create a map with the map-making tools.
2) Click “Link to This Page” in the upper right hand corner of your map.
3) Cut and paste the HTML code into your web page or blog.
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