Post on 14-Jul-2015
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About Me
Tommy Keswick, MLIS
Drupal Developer
tkeswick@chillco.com
● Librarian by training● Career began in consortium● Developing with Drupal since 2008● Digital collections enthusiast
@TommyKeswick@thecherryhillco
The Cherry Hill Company
We offer a wide range of services, including:
● Drupal and Islandora site packages (LibrarySite & LibraryDAMS)
● Custom Drupal application development● User interface design● Webinar-based and/or on-site training● Server configuration and management● Technology consultation
Agenda
● Why use a DAMS?
● What is Islandora?
● Detroit Public Library Digital Collections
● Questions / Discussion
● Why not a just a CMS or other service?○ no consistent data formats○ not designed for long-term preservation○ scalability issues
Why Use a DAMS?
● Why not a just a CMS or other service?○ no consistent data formats○ not designed for long-term preservation○ scalability issues
● What are the advantages of repositories?
Why Use a DAMS?
Why Use a DAMS?
● Why not a just a CMS or other service?○ no consistent data formats○ not designed for long-term preservation○ scalability issues
● What are the advantages of repositories?○ established standards○ data integrity tools○ extensibility
Detroit Public Library Digital Collections
● Map metadata to MODS schema● Customize batch import process● Implement new image viewers● Create a favorite images system● Enhance inactive records management● Tune Solr search results● Match theme to library website
Detroit Public Library Digital Collections
● Future Plans○ Improve inactive records management workflow○ Shopping cart / ordering print copies of images○ Featured images and collections○ Exhibit creation and management