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Help, I’M Lost! Developing A Library Mapping System Without Breaking The Bank, Paul S. Gallagher
Help, I’M Lost! Developing A Library Mapping System Without Breaking The Bank, Paul S. Gallagher
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Large libraries share a common challenge--helping patrons find materials. The Wayne State University Library System launched its library mapping application in February 2010, designed to help locate materials in the five WSU libraries. The system works within the catalog to show the location of materials, as well as provides a web form for use at the reference desk to lookup items by call number. Developed using open-source technology, it requires only minimal effort to update using a unique call number overlay mechanism. In addition to mapping shelved materials, the system provides information for any of the over three-hundred collections held …
Map It @ Wsu: Development Of A Library Mapping System For Large Academic Libraries, Paul Gallagher
Map It @ Wsu: Development Of A Library Mapping System For Large Academic Libraries, Paul Gallagher
Library Scholarly Publications
The Wayne State University Library System launched its library mapping application in February 2010, designed to help locate materials in the five WSU libraries. The system works within the catalog to show the location of materials, as well as provides a web form for use at the reference desk. Developed using PHP and MySQL, it requires only minimal effort to update using a unique call number overlay mechanism. In addition to mapping shelved materials, the system provides information for any of the over three hundred collections held by the WSU Libraries. Patrons can do more than just locate a book …