Welcome To the Pollak Library guide to using Omeka!
Omeka is a free, flexible, and open source web-publishing platform for the display of library, museum, archives, and scholarly collections and exhibitions. It is available as a fully customizable free self-hosted version (referred to as Omeka Classic), and also as a moderately customizable hosted "freemium" version (referred to as Omeka.net).
It was developed by the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (CHNM) at George Mason University, and is supported by CHNM as well as a community of open source developers.
When you browse this guide you'll find:
- Example uses cases.
- Tips and tutorials for using Omeka.
- Resources for developing more advanced Omeka skills.
A First Look At Omeka
A quick tour of the Omeka web publishing platform's core functions. While this video is specific to the hosted version of Omeka (Omeka.net), the functionality is also applicable to the self-hosted version known as Omeka Classic.
Related Intellectual Property Guides
Additional Pollak Library Guides to help you learn more about related topics.
- Copyright & Fair UseThe Cal State Fullerton Guide to Understanding Fair Use.
- Creative CommonsLearn more about Creative Commons, and how to use it to borrow or license content.
- Rights-Free and Rights-Implied Media & ContentA guide to using and finding rights-free and rights-implied media and content for non-commercial purposes.
- Open Educational Resources and Zero-Cost ResourcesThe Pollak Library guide to Open Educational Resources and Zero-Cost Resources.
- Affordable Learning Solutions (ALS)The Pollak Library guide to Affordable Learning Solutions.
