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Getting Started with Omeka

This guide introduces you to the digital curation platform Omeka. In it, you will find instructions for adding items and building collections and exhibits. You will also learn how to use a variety of options to customize your site.

How to add an item: Video

How to add an item: Step-by-step instructions

1. From your Dashboard, select "Item" in the left sidebar menu, then click the green "Add an Item" button.

2. From the "Add an Item" screen, you can fill in your Dublin Core metadata for the item. Note that you can tab over to "Files" to add the file for your item.

3. In the "Files" tab, simply click "Choose file" to browse your computer and locate the item you'd like to add.