Research Guides: Web Mapping: Geotagging

Definition

Geotagging (also written as GeoTagging) is the process of adding geographical identification metadata to various media such as a geotagged photograph or video, websites, SMS messages, QR Codes[1] or RSS feeds and is a form o consists of latitude and longitude coordinates, though they can also include altitude, bearing, distance, accuracy data, and place names.

[From the entry from Wikipedia, 09/05/2014]

Geotagging

Selected book(s)

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The geospatial web: how geobrowsers, social software and the Web 2.0 are shaping the network society by Arno Scharl; Klaus Tochtermann, eds.
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781846288265
This volume emphasizes the applications and implications of the Geospatial Web and the role of contextual knowledge in shaping the emerging network society. There is a clear focus on applied geospatial aspects. The book has contributions from a very active research community. Containing chapters from renowned researchers and practitioners, this volume will be invaluable to all interested in this field.
O'Reilly online learning by O'Reilly
Call Number: Electronic resource
A database of eBooks on technical subjects.

Introductory sites

Photo sites

Flickr
Flickr lets you manage and share your photos online.
Historypin
A site where you not only share photos but the story behind the photos.
Google Photos
This site combines editing software with an online presence to manage your photos.
deviantArt
As a community destination, deviantART is a platform that allows emerging and established artists to exhibit, promote, and share their works within a peer community dedicated to the arts.
Photobucket
Photobucket is the premier destination for uploading, downloading, sharing, linking and finding photos, videos and graphics. Host all your images and videos for free, then share them by email or on social sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.
Shutterfly
Shutterfly is an "Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service."