Week 10: Mashups

Mashup is a web application that combines data from more than one source, such as we can add local information, put bussiness and display ads on Google Maps. It is interesting and very useful. I like the Public Library Finder from North America. It gives library location information and driving directions in the map. There are a few things we can use Mashups at our library, such as using Google Maps to create library location and driving directions information; using Big Huge Labs to create library promotional materials such as posters; using Voicethread to add information to local history photos.