Instructions

Overview

This application visualizes ISBN data on a large canvas. You can interact with the canvas to explore different datasets, view detailed information about specific ISBNs, and more. The visualization is designed to help you understand the distribution and availability of books across various datasets.

Controls

• Dataset Selector: Use the dropdown to select different datasets to visualize. Each dataset represents a different collection of ISBNs, such as all ISBNs, ISBNs with holdings, or specific collections like Google Books or Internet Archive.
• ISBN Input: Enter a 13-digit ISBN to jump directly to its location on the canvas. This allows you to quickly find and view detailed information about a specific book.
• Country Selector: Select a country to highlight all ISBNs associated with that country. This feature helps you explore the geographical distribution of books.
• Highlight Country on Hover: Check this box to highlight countries when you hover over ISBNs. This visual aid makes it easier to identify the origin of books.
• Highlight Publisher on Hover: Check this box to highlight publishers when you hover over ISBNs. This feature helps you see the distribution of books from specific publishers.
• Pixel Identifier Chart: Click to show or hide the pixel identifier chart. This chart explains the color coding used in the visualization.
• Toggle Dark Mode: Click to switch between light and dark modes. Your preference is saved locally and will be applied the next time you visit the app.
• Help Button: Click to open this help modal. This modal provides detailed instructions and information about using the app.

Interactions

• Zoom: Use the mouse wheel or pinch to zoom in and out. Zooming in allows you to see more detailed information about specific ISBNs, while zooming out gives you a broader view of the dataset.
• Pan: Click and drag to move around the canvas. Panning helps you navigate the large visualization area.
• Click: Left Click or Right-click on the specific pixel to open the right menu with detailed information about the ISBN at that location. This menu provides comprehensive details about the selected book.
• Annotations: Press and hold shift key to draw annotations. Use the annotation tool to add comments to specific areas of the canvas Annotations are saved locally in your browser.
• Home Button: Click to reset the view to the default zoom level. This is useful if you get lost or want to start over.

Current View Data Analytics

Present at top center of the canvas, it provides real-time analytics for books currently in view, helping you analyze the distribution and availability patterns across different regions of the dataset.

Right Menu

The right menu provides detailed information about the selected ISBN, including:

• ISBN: The full ISBN number. This is the unique identifier for the book.
• Country: The country associated with the ISBN. This information helps you understand the geographical origin of the book.
• Authors: The authors of the book. This section lists all the authors who contributed to the book.
• Publish Date: The publication date of the book. This information indicates when the book was published.
• Publishers: The publishers of the book. This section lists the organizations responsible for publishing the book.
• Number of Pages: The number of pages in the book. This information gives you an idea of the book's length.
• OCLC ID: The OCLC ID if available. This identifier is used by libraries to catalog the book.
• Holdings: The number of libraries holding the book (According to Worldcat). This information indicates the book's availability in libraries.
• Cover Image: The cover image of the book if available. This visual aid helps you identify the book.

Corner Values

The corner values display the ISBNs at the top-left, top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-right corners of the visible area. These values update as you zoom and pan, providing a quick reference for the range of ISBNs in view.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Shift: Hold to enable crosshair cursor for precise annotation selection. This feature helps you make accurate annotations.
• Ctrl + Alt + L: Clear all annotations. This shortcut allows you to quickly remove all annotations from the canvas.

Mobile Instructions

The app is fully functional on mobile devices. Here are some tips for using the app on a mobile device:

• Zoom: Pinch to zoom in and out. Or Double tap to zoom in.
• Pan: Swipe to move around the canvas. This gesture helps you navigate the large visualization area.
• Long Press: Long press on the specific pixel to open the right menu with detailed information about the ISBN at that location. This menu provides comprehensive details about the selected book.

Some functionalities are disabled on mobile devices, such as live view data analysis, country/publisher highlight and annotations.

Note: If you are using the Brave browser, please disable Brave Shields as it might not allow live view data analysis. Other adblockers might also interfere with the functionality.