Description
Book SynopsisGoogle Earth is a research, mapping, and cultural exploration tool that puts the whole world in your hands, then hands over the tools to let you build your own world. The uses of Google Earth in academia, in libraries, and across disciplines are endless and each year more innovate research projects are being released. Since its launch, Google Earth has had an enormous impact on the way people think, learn, and work with geographic information. With easy access to spatial and cultural information, and with customizable map features and dynamic presentation tools, Google Earth is an attractive option for anyone wishing to host projects and to share research findings through a common online interface. This easy-to-read, practical guide:Demonstrates how Google Earth has been used as a resource for researchShowcases library path finders, discovery tools, and collections built with Google EarthDiscusses how Google Earth can be embedded into various library services Highlights effectives uses
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Google Earth: A World Resource for Research Chapter 2. Discovering Library Resources with Google Earth Chapter 3. Google Earth: A Technological Tool for Teaching and Learning Chapter 4. Google Earth for Mapping and Sharing Chapter 5. Google Earth in Practice: Self-Guided Tutorials Index About the Authors
