Lord help me, I have found an incredibly easy and ADDICTIVE program,
thanks to a couple of listserv members on LM_NET and TLC. Thanks to all
who responded. Attachments of various maps were generously included on
many. Please let me know if you'd like me to send you the attachments.
I'm assuming it's OK with the senders??! If not, let me know.
I am forcing myself, with great difficulty, to put this map project
aside for now, in the interest of other priorities, but O...M....G....
It is so easy to use. Someone else recommended Google's Sketch-up, but
I couldn't download it without an administrator.
"You could use a free online Web 2.0 tool called Gliffy
<http://www.gliffy.com ( http://www.gliffy.com/ )>. This tool is great
for all kinds of diagrams
and there's an option to build floor plans. The basic account is free
and limited to 5 diagrams. Once you've built your floor plan, you can
export it as an image (.jpg or .png) and duplicate or distribute it as
you see fit."
Thanks to Marty Rossi, Educational Specialist, Library Services &
Media, at ESC20 in San Antonio, and Lynn Slowiak, a librarian from
Wisconsin, for directing me to this tool!
Other listservers said they use MS Word, Publisher, Powerpoint, or
Paint and then use "Shapes." A CAD program was recommended, but I don't
need to go to that extent because I'm LOVING me some Gliffy! :-)
Directions for MS programs:
**************
directions for Powerpoint
Start off with a blank slide... You can use the Shapes to
demonstrate most shapes you'd use (rectangles/squares, circles/ovals,
triangles). In the 2007 version, you can right-click on the shape and
select Edit Text to add text without creating an extra text box. You
could
also create a text box to cover an entire area for "work space"
I have a small space, so it fits on one slide. :) I attached my
library
layout slide (map) for your reference/adaptation.
***************
I've done a map activity with 9th graders at several different
libraries where they have to go to various locations with their maps
and
write in the location (which is written on a notecard and taped in a
somewhat hidden place). I'm attaching the file to this email, if you'd
like to look at it. I just used the Word drawing tools, although you
could also use Publisher, I would think. Enjoy!
***************
I used Microsoft Word. You can use the clip art and get furniture
pieces.
I had to play with it a little, but it was super easy after a few
minutes.
***************
You can create one in kidspiration. I did with the graphic organizer
icons.
***************
Carol Valdez
Librarian
Carpenter Middle School
carol.valdez@pisd.edu
ext. 25027
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>>> On 12/17/2009 at 10:34 AM, in message
<4B2A092B.527B.00F3.0@pisd.edu>, "Carol Valdez"
<Carol.Valdez@pisd.edu> wrote:
What program could I use to make a library map? I know I could draw
one and scan it, but I'd love to know how to make it look more
professional with a computer program (IMHO)
Thanks!
Carol
<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d" ve found solution that works pretty
well. had student aide was very computer savvy create my with all
furniture in proper place. keep plenty copies of library map and
make sure hand a copy to person or group who will be using the
library. I dont ask them to put the furniture back in place.
Instead, I just tell them that I really appreciate that they will be
leaving everything exactly as they found it because I wouldnt have time
to take care of it before MY next class. My library is even used for
blood drives and elections in addition to all the other groups and
gatherings. With the maps, they cant say that theywouldve put
everything back, but werent sure how it was to start wit oI thought you
would rather put the furniture back so that s the way you want . I
think when all of these groups use the library, it can be a good way for
me to promote the library without much effort on my part, and when these
folks put furniture back in place, hopefully they realize that the
library is an important place for my students.
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Librarian
Carpenter Middle School
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