Exhibiting library collections online: Omeka in context
Abstract
Purpose
This case study describes Indiana University Libraries' use of Omeka for online exhibits of digital collections.
Design/methodology/approach
Omeka is placed in the context of other online exhibit tools being used by galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM).
Findings
Omeka provides many benefits for different types of digital library collection exhibits and different levels of technical expertise but is currently limited in the ability to manage multiple exhibits of separate digital collections.
Originality/value
Describing Omeka in the context of other online exhibit tools shows the need for this kind of evaluation to improve these tools for the GLAM community.
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Acknowledgements
© 2014 Juliet L. Hardesty. The author would like to thank the following colleagues at Indiana University for their time and willingness to share their experiences about using Omeka: Will Cowan, Michelle Dalmau, Erika Dowell, Vivian Halloran, Christoph Irmscher, and Erika Jenns.
Citation
L. Hardesty, J. (2014), "Exhibiting library collections online: Omeka in context", New Library World, Vol. 115 No. 3/4, pp. 75-86. https://doi.org/10.1108/NLW-01-2014-0013
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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