Welcome to the Map Editing Toolbox. This section contains all the essential files and templates you will need for any map editing tasks. Before you start the course, make sure to download all these files and explore them to familiarize yourself with the materials.
This may also serve as your one-stop reference aid in the future when tasked with any map editing activities.
This file contains the map in digital format with clickable buttons for interactivity. All elements in the map are created using shapes, icons, and textboxes in PowerPoint so you have full control to adjust anythingβcolor, size, font, placements, and so on. This will be the file you use whenever you want to edit anything on the map, for both the digital and printed versions.
This file contains the map in bifold brochure format.Β The cover page, map key, frequently asked questions, and answers to frequently asked questions can be updated in this file. It is available in both 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17 sizes.
Note: The map itself is attached as an image, so it is not editable in this file. You will need to use the Editable Map File in Digital Format if you want to make edits on the map itself, then paste it here as an image (more details in Step 2).
This file contains the log-in credentials for Amazon AWS. Amazon AWS is the cloud platform where the current digital library map is hosted. It functions like Google Drive or other cloud storage services. To upload an updated version of the digital map, you will need to sign in using the credentials provided in the password-protected PDF file below.
The password for the password-protected PDF file which contains the credentials is the last name of the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes who lived in Hamden, CT, written in all lowercase.