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McMillin, Bill; Gibson, Sally; MacDonald, Jean – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2016
Animated maps of the library stacks were integrated into the catalog interface at Pratt Institute and into the EBSCO Discovery Service interface at Illinois State University. The mapping feature was developed for optimal automation of the update process to enable a range of library personnel to update maps and call-number ranges. The development…
Descriptors: Library Science, Users (Information), Academic Libraries, Library Services
Canham, Matt; Hegarty, Mary – Learning and Instruction, 2010
In two experiments, participants made inferences from weather maps, before and after they received instruction about relevant meteorological principles. Different versions of the maps showed either task-relevant information alone, or both task-relevant and task-irrelevant information. Participants improved on the inference task after instruction,…
Descriptors: Weather, Maps, Inferences, Skill Development

Mattaini, Mark A. – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Argues that graphic images and technologies can be of substantial help to social work practitioners for assessment and intervention with children and families. Suggests a range of graphic tools and techniques, including profiles, ecomaps, sequential ecomaps, contingency diagrams, concurrent graphing, and computerized Visual EcoScan. (DR)
Descriptors: Charts, Computer Graphics, Diagrams, Family (Sociological Unit)
Jacso, Peter; Tiszai, Judit – MultiMedia Schools, 1996
Advises educators on judging the quality of maps contained in CD-ROM encyclopedias, atlases, and almanacs. Discussion focuses on spotting inaccuracies and assessing size, color, and fonts. Other considerations include availability of spoken word accompaniment and the ability to manipulate and print geographic images. A table compares strengths and…
Descriptors: Cartography, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Evaluation Criteria
Barron, Daniel D. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1995
Discusses geographic information systems (GIS) and their use in elementary and secondary education. Databases are described, including a graphics package for maps and an alphanumeric database; and resources are included. (11 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Curriculum Development, Databases
Armento, Greg; And Others – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Evaluates four map products currently available on CD-ROM in terms of hardware requirements, ease of installation, software, product content, documentation, cost, and instructional materials. Conclusions about the current status of maps on CD-ROM are offered and the desired characteristics for a perfect CD-ROM mapping product are identified. An…
Descriptors: Atlases, Cartography, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics
Day, Dennis – Computing Teacher, 1994
Explains a social studies lesson for third graders that uses KidPix, a computer software graphics program to help students make maps and map keys. Advantages to using the computer versus hand drawing maps are discussed, and an example of map requirements for the lesson is included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware

Queralt, Magaly; Witte, Ann D. – Social Work, 1998
Illustrates uses and benefits of geographic-information systems (computer-generated maps) for practice, administration, and research in social services. By mapping the location of problems, a service strategy sensitive to the community can be developed. Examples involving child-care agencies demonstrate how outreach and service issues can be…
Descriptors: Administrators, Community Involvement, Computer Graphics, Geographic Distribution

Beasley, William; Jarvis, Moana – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2004
Image maps are a means of making a picture "clickable", so that different portions of the image can be hyperlinked to different URLS. There are two basic types of image maps: server-side and client-side. Besides requiring access to a CGI on the server, server-side image maps are undesirable from the standpoint of accessibility--creating…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Hypermedia, Information Technology, Access to Computers

Morentz, James W. – Special Libraries, 1987
Describes use of computer software to improve staff preparedness for emergencies that may strike the library. Highlights include the Emergency Information System (EIS), which uses integrated emergency management databases with computer graphic maps of the surrounding area and floor plans of the library. Non-emergency applications of the software…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Emergency Programs

Rocca, Al M. – Social Studies Review, 1998
Outlines the attributes of "BaseMap," a map-making software package. Locating specific outline maps is a consistently frustrating problem for most instructors. BaseMap allows teachers to copy any map onto their clipboard and make revisions using standard word processing programs. Provides a quick overview of the tools and functions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cartography, Computer Graphics, Computer Software

Carlstrom, Dick; Quinlan, Laurie A. – TechTrends, 1997
Describes the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in elementary and secondary school classrooms to analyze neighborhoods, cities, and regions. Discusses GIS software, databases, graphing data, and spatial analysis, and includes an example of a project for secondary school students investigating the local economy for summer jobs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Databases

Besser, Howard – Library Trends, 1990
Discusses the problem of access in managing image collections and describes a prototype system for the University of California Berkeley which would include the University Art Museum, Architectural Slide Library, Geography Department's Map Library and Lowie Museum of Anthropology photographs. The system combines an online public access catalog…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Archives, Computer Graphics

Jorstad, Robert B. – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Reviewed are four computer software packages: "Minerals Data Base"; "Canvas 2.1," a graphics program for producing technical illustrations; "Glossary of Geology Speller"; and "PCUSA," which produces maps and statistical diagrams of the United States. Hardware requirements, functions, cost and availability…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education

Gossette, Frank; Wheeler, Jean Dykema – Journal of Geography, 1993
Describes a college level course in which computer mapping is incorporated into the geography curriculum. Discusses problems associated with using commercial mapping software in the general geography classroom. Concludes that students have reduced computer anxiety and a better understanding of geographic concepts as a result of the computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Course Content
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