The Card Catalog: A Cultural Icon
Interactive Map
This interactive map is to be created in Phase II of the digital library's development.
Users will be able to view a United States map that will show representations of card catalogs' original locations, including schools, public libraries, etc. Scrolling over each representation will provide an abbreviated amount of metadata about the item, and customizable options for more information.
For example, clicking on one choice will bring users to that item's related digital objects in the collection. Clicking on another option may take users to an outside website with additional information, or the area in the community blog related to that location. The possibilities are endless! This will be an easy and fun way for users to find out where catalogs came from, where they are now, and how they are being used.
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