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Exhibit Omeka S

Exhibit is the University's Omeka S online exhibition platform for showcasing our digital collections and research.

Adding Pages & Page Block Content

Source: https://youtu.be/tVnBNa1K9hA (4:26)

Heading Hierarchy & Building Pages

Source: https://youtu.be/EykXLRl98Ac (3:25)

Further Instructions and Guides to Build Pages 

Item Showcase Page Block

Source: https://youtu.be/sLkFGDHiias (4:46)

Media Page Block

Source: https://youtu.be/LXwcSKDMEe8 (5:09)

 

HTML block

Using HTML block features, see instructions under Page Management in the Omeka S User Manual

Link to content, don't replicate. Use the HTML block link tool to add hyperlinks within your page text.  See Exhibit Omeka S Hyperlink guide

Linking to external site pages will enrich your site plus enhance discovery and accessibility.  See University Web Publishing Guidelines for link protocols.

Embed media into a HTML Block

Source: https://youtu.be/PqGojbt-CgA (1:51)

Useful open, free platforms that support media embedding and linking 

Collecting Page Block

The Collecting module allows you to gather public contributions through your Exhibit Omeka S site. 

  • Example,  Nominate an Inspiring Woman Scientist collecting form in the Women in Science we Admire site  
  • Instructions Managing Collecting Forms in the Omeka S User Manual 
  • Site Curators are responsible for managing, actioning and responding to the public responses they receive via their site's Collecting function.

 

Simple Carousel Page Block

Source: https://youtu.be/HkUekPQS9WM (2:57)