Intro to Omeka

Researching NY 2017

Maeve Kane

@maevekane

mkane2@albany.edu

maevekane.net/omeka

how do I do ______?

  • ResearchingNY Demo researchingny username & password
  • base installation vs. plugins
  • identify needs, then identify plugins
  • how to handle different types of media: PDFs, sound files, Wordpress connection
  • who contributes? sole author, multiple permissions, user contributions

how much does it cost?

  • omeka.net - free! with limitations
  • your own hosting - $25-$45/year
  • recommended: reclaimhosting.com - $25/yr or $45/yr

Omeka

  • good for: small museums, collections of objects or documents
  • you have or are building an archive or collection
  • traditional style exhibits
  • visitor interaction with media
  • Goin North, Westchester University

Neatline

Curatescape

thank you!

@maevekane

mkane2@albany.edu

maevekane.net/omeka