NUS Libraries 3D MAP - Library Association of Singapore
NUS Libraries 3D MAP - Library Association of Singapore
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<strong>NUS</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong><strong>3D</strong> Interactive MapLAS <strong>Libraries</strong> for Tomorrow Seminar16 October 2009Presented by :Loh Mee LanSenior LibrarianC J Koh Law <strong>Library</strong>National University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Singapore</strong>
2Outline• Introduction• Objectives• Features• Implementation & administration• System features• Future developments
3Background• Worked with a <strong>NUS</strong> startup company calledPeekspy Pte Ltd (http://www.peekspy.com/)• Central <strong>Library</strong> piloted and launched the <strong>3D</strong>Interactive Map on 8 August 2008• Chinese <strong>Library</strong> <strong>3D</strong> map was launched in 19August 2009 and C J Koh Law <strong>Library</strong> <strong>3D</strong> mapwas launched in 7 September 2009.
4What is a <strong>3D</strong> Interactive Map• Applications <strong>of</strong> <strong>3D</strong> interactive map▫ <strong>Libraries</strong>▫ Real estate development▫ Shopping malls• <strong>Library</strong> application▫ Replicate library in 3-dimensional model online▫ Allows users to view and navigate virtually insidethe library▫ Interactive book search
5Objectives• Showcase physical facilities, services andcollections in <strong>3D</strong>• Help users to be familiar with the library• Allow prospective staff, students and visitors to“visit” the library• Explore library in a fun and interactive manner• Save time conducting physical tours & answeringdirectional queries▫ Central <strong>Library</strong> – integrate <strong>3D</strong> virtual tour intoorientation programme
6Features <strong>of</strong> <strong>NUS</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong> <strong>3D</strong> Maps• Virtual tours▫ Users• Tour at users’ convenience & pace• Self-navigate• Landmarks▫ Search and browse major landmarks withinlibrary building, e.g. <strong>Singapore</strong>/MalaysiaCollection, Discussion Rooms
8Features <strong>of</strong> <strong>NUS</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong> <strong>3D</strong> Maps• Search & Display▫ Support multilanguages
9Features <strong>of</strong> <strong>NUS</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong> <strong>3D</strong> Maps• <strong>3D</strong> Book Search (Central <strong>Library</strong> only)• <strong>3D</strong> Map• Search for call number and show physicallocation <strong>of</strong> shelves on <strong>3D</strong> map• Integrated with our library catalogue (LINC)• User found a book in LINC. Click on the location<strong>of</strong> the item in LINC to go to <strong>3D</strong> map
10Implementing <strong>3D</strong> Map• Vendor needs:▫ Updated floor plans▫ List <strong>of</strong> landmarks• Take photos• Give descriptions• Camera position – e.g. Entrance - where to angle thestarting point▫ Book Search• Number shelves• Shift collections (if necessary)
11Behind the scene• Landmarks▫ Create/edit/delete/enable/disable▫ Upload/edit contents (text/video/pictures)• <strong>Library</strong> Tours▫ Select customised landmarks for different tours(target groups)• <strong>Library</strong> staff training• Orientation tour
12System Features• Entirely web-based with customisable graphicaluser interface• Application can be embedded into any websiteand easily accessible from anywhere on theInternet• Uses state <strong>of</strong> art technology: web2.0 Ajax, cloudcomputing• Light-weight: no client installation needed, usesGoogle Earth Web Browser Plug-in• Hosted on worldwide Google servers
C J Koh Law <strong>Library</strong> <strong>3D</strong> Map13
Central <strong>Library</strong> <strong>3D</strong> Map14
Chinese <strong>Library</strong> <strong>3D</strong> Map15
How to Access16<strong>NUS</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong>Portal Page(www.lib.nus.edu.sg)Click “<strong>3D</strong> Tour”
18Future Developments• Book Search feature – in development forChinese <strong>Library</strong> & C J Koh Law <strong>Library</strong>• Extend to other libraries in <strong>NUS</strong> – Music <strong>Library</strong>(early 2010), Hon Sui Sen Memorial <strong>Library</strong>,Medical/Science <strong>Library</strong> – akan datang!• Explore feasibility <strong>of</strong> integration with the active<strong>NUS</strong> community on SecondLife.
19Some Reviews on <strong>NUS</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong> <strong>3D</strong>Map• Japanese Blog▫ http://web-marketing.zako.org/google/googleearth/nus-library-3d-map-with-google-earth.html• <strong>3D</strong> rondleiding in de bibliotheek▫ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTrjK3UovCs• Google Earth Blog▫ Interior <strong>3D</strong> Building Tour With Google EarthPlugin
To find out more, please visit <strong>NUS</strong> <strong>Libraries</strong> Portal Page(http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg)20
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