Re: [MCN-L] Data-driven museum maps?

2015-07-20 Thread Liz Neely
Hi Douglas, We explored this at the Art Institute in 2009 and found the issue with mapping overlays on Google or Open Street Map is that levels in buildings were yet routable. At the time we worked with Maps Alive (http://www.mapsalive.com/) (and a the design firm Slate Roof Studio) who have done

[MCN-L] MCN 2015 Program now available

2015-07-20 Thread Ryan Dodge
Hello Everyone, This morning we launched the MCN 2015 Program, you can view it here: http://mcn.edu/mcn-2015-minneapolis/2015-program/ Sessions this year are organized under one of 9 tracks, including: Accessibility, Big Thinking, DAMs / Collection Management, Emerging Tech, In-Gallery/Education,

[MCN-L] Fwd: Maker Spaces for All Museums (The Basics and Beyond, Programs and Programming)

2015-07-20 Thread valerie colston
Maker Spaces Designed for Museums Begins August 3rd (4 Week Online Format) Enroll at http://www.artmuseums.com/makerspace4museums.htm Online Workshop (Access 24/7) There is a kind of revolution going on in programming and museums are one of the leaders of the movement. Whether you call them Mak

Re: [MCN-L] Estimating Website Redesign Costs

2015-07-20 Thread Chris Alexander
Hi Morgan, We do not have the on-site resources to do this, so we will be looking for a design firm or on campus resources. Best, Chris Alexander == Message: 5 Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:39:17 -0700 From: Morgan Holzer To: Museum Computer Network Listse

Re: [MCN-L] Data-driven museum maps?

2015-07-20 Thread Undeen, Don
Hey Douglas, We developed an algorithm in the MediaLab for routing through multiple waypoints, finding the ideal path while respecting a user's preference for avoiding stairs, dark rooms, etc. It's not the total wayfinding solution, but can be a useful component. Personally I've always wanted

[MCN-L] Data-driven museum maps?

2015-07-20 Thread Douglas Hegley
Question: Any museums out there using Open Street Map or another data-driven model for gallery maps? If so, let's collaborate - on process, delivery mechanisms, update methods, etc. Thx, Douglas Hegley Director of Media and Technology Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapoli