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[Omeka S] How to Set Custom Identifiers in the IIIF Server Module

With the default settings of the Omeka S IIIF Server module, you can access IIIF manifest files using URLs like the following. /iiif///manifest Example (version 2): https://shared.ldas.jp/omeka-s/iiif/2/1267/manifest Example (version 3): https://shared.ldas.jp/omeka-s/iiif/3/1267/manifest However, since this uses Omeka’s internal ID, it is recommended to use custom identifiers. The solution is to additionally install the Clean Url module and enable Use the identifiers from Clean Url in the IIIF Server module settings screen shown below. ...

April 11, 2022 · Updated: April 11, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura

[Omeka S] How to Configure Attribution in the IIIF Server Module

The IIIF Server module for Omeka S allows you to configure various settings. One of these is the attribution setting. As shown below, the value entered in Default attribution will be displayed in the attribution field of IIIF manifest files and similar resources. I recommend changing it to an appropriate value such as your organization’s name. Alternatively, as shown just above the field mentioned above, you can specify a property for entering attribution values, which allows you to change the attribution value for each item individually. ...

April 11, 2022 · Updated: April 11, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura

About Image Size Limits for Dynamic Tile Image Generation in the Omeka S Image Server Module

The Omeka S Image Server module has a feature that dynamically generates tile images for uploaded images. By using this feature, users can simply upload JPG or PNG images, and Omeka will dynamically generate tile images according to requests, delivering images compliant with the IIIF Image API. Note: On the other hand, when server specifications are limited, this dynamic tile image generation process may take time. In such cases, an option to pre-generate tile images is also available. This will be discussed later. ...

April 6, 2022 · Updated: April 6, 2022 · 2 min · Nakamura

[Omeka S Theme Development] Published a Bootstrap 5 Theme for Omeka S

I published a Bootstrap 5 theme for Omeka S. https://github.com/ldasjp8/Omeka-S-theme-Bootstrap5 Below is an explanation of how to use it, including information for developers. The following settings are available on the theme settings screen. I will explain some of the settings above. Footer Content Enter the text to display in the footer. You can also enter HTML as shown below. Site Sub Title When a subtitle is set, it is displayed on the top page as shown below. Note that this feature only works when the “Next” module is enabled. ...

March 23, 2022 · Updated: March 23, 2022 · 3 min · Nakamura

[Omeka S Module] How to Use Clean Url

Overview This article explains how to assign identifiers to resources (item sets, items, media) in Omeka S. Specifically, it explains how to use the “Clean Url” module. https://github.com/Daniel-KM/Omeka-S-module-CleanUrl Installation The following assumes that Omeka S is installed in a folder named omeka-s-sandbox. /home/xxxx/www/omeka-s-sandbox/ The README recommends installing the related module “Generic.” https://github.com/Daniel-KM/Omeka-S-module-CleanUrl#installation Execute the following. wget https://github.com/Daniel-KM/Omeka-S-module-Generic/releases/download/3.3.34/Generic-3.3.34.zip unzip Generic-3.3.34.zip The above is an example of downloading Generic v3.3.34. For the latest version, access the following and obtain the URL from the location shown in the screenshots. ...

March 23, 2022 · Updated: March 23, 2022 · 4 min · Nakamura

Building an Annotation Environment Using Omeka Classic + IIIF Toolkit

This article describes building an environment for annotating IIIF images using Omeka Classic and the IIIF Toolkit plugin. It also covers the basic installation of Omeka Classic. I created two types of documentation: a summary article on Hatena Blog and a book on Zenn. Zenn https://zenn.dev/nakamura196/books/2a0aa162dcd0eb Hatena Blog https://nakamura196.hatenablog.com/entry/2022/03/22/234917 I hope this is helpful for learning how to use Omeka.net (Classic).

March 22, 2022 · Updated: March 22, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura

Installing Omeka Classic

This guide assumes the use of Sakura Rental Server. If you are using a different server, please adapt the instructions accordingly. Creating a Database On Sakura Rental Server, create a new database as follows. Installing Omeka Classic Connect to Sakura Rental Server via SSH. The command looks like the following, where xxxx is your username. ssh xxxx@xxxx.sakura.ne.jp In this case, we will install a new Omeka Classic at the following path. ...

March 22, 2022 · 3 min · Nakamura

Created a Summary Article and Zenn Book Explaining How to Use Omeka.net (Classic)

This explains how to use Omeka.net (Classic). From Chapter 3 onwards, the usage is common with Omeka Classic. I created two types: a summary article on Hatena Blog and a Zenn book. Zenn https://zenn.dev/nakamura196/books/a06c31c1cc3c37 Hatena Blog https://nakamura196.hatenablog.com/entry/2022/03/22/232710 I hope this serves as a useful reference for using Omeka.net (Classic).

March 22, 2022 · Updated: March 22, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura

[Summary Article] How to Use Omeka.net (Classic)

This explains how to use Omeka.net. Chapters 3 and beyond are common with Omeka Classic usage. Creative Commons - BY – 2014 Use Case: Scholars, Omeka.net, http://info.omeka.net/omeka-net-help/use-case-scholars/ (Translation & Revision: Satoru Nakamura) — - Chapter 1 Overview - Chapter 2 Sign Up and Plan Selection - Chapter 3 Adding Items - Chapter 4 Managing Tags - Chapter 5 Exhibit Builder - Chapter 6 Simple Pages - Chapter 7 Managing Users

March 22, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura

Generating IIIF Collections Using the Omeka S IIIF Server Module

Overview The Omeka S IIIF Server module can automatically generate IIIF collections (a grouping of IIIF manifests into one) in addition to IIIF manifest files. https://omeka.org/s/modules/IiifServer/ This article explains how to use this IIIF collection feature. Preparing Data (Item Sets) In Omeka S, there is a unit called “item sets” for managing groups of items. For example, in this case, we create three item sets: “tei”, “iiif”, and “oss”. ...

March 17, 2022 · Updated: March 17, 2022 · 2 min · Nakamura

Registering Resource Classes with Bulk Import and Editing Settings

I have written the following articles about batch registration and updating using Bulk Import. nakamura196.hatenablog.com nakamura196.hatenablog.com Since the above articles did not cover how to register resource classes, I address this here. I also provide supplementary information on how to edit Bulk Import module settings. Registering Resource Classes I have prepared a sample CSV file for registering resource classes at the following link. https://github.com/omeka-j/Omeka-S-module-BulkImport-Sample-Data/blob/main/resource_class/sample.csv The key point is to set the column name to “o:resource_class.” The cell values should be the Term values that can be confirmed in Omeka S. For example, enter values such as dctype:Collection. ...

March 11, 2022 · 2 min · Nakamura

How to Install Omeka S Modules

This article summarizes how to install Omeka S modules. A. From the Official Site First, you can download zip files from the official site below. https://omeka.org/s/modules/ Clicking the download button above will download a zip file. Extract the folder and place it in the modules folder within the Omeka S installation directory. This is the most basic method. An explanatory video is also available, so if this is your first time, please refer to the following video: ...

March 9, 2022 · 2 min · Nakamura

Batch Updating Metadata Using CSV Files with Bulk Import

Introduction In the following article, I explained how to batch register metadata and images using CSV files with Bulk Import. nakamura196.hatenablog.com This article explains how to batch update already registered metadata. Procedure Bulk Import offers the following five options: Create new resources Append data to resources Revise data of resources Update data of resources Replace all data of resources Delete resources Below, we examine the behavior of each option. 1. Create new resources First, as with the batch registration method shared earlier, we use the “Create new resources” option. ...

March 8, 2022 · 4 min · Nakamura

Notes on Japanese Full-Text Search in Omeka S and the Mroonga Search Module

Issue Omeka S provides full-text search functionality, but unfortunately, Japanese search does not work properly with default settings. Specifically, partial match search does not function correctly. For example, assume that multiple items with titles containing the string “Koui” (校異) are registered, as shown below. When entering “校異” (Koui) in the full-text search form at the top left, the search returns 0 results. On the other hand, entering “校異源氏物語” (Koui Genji Monogatari) returns the correct search results. ...

March 7, 2022 · 3 min · Nakamura

How to Use the Omeka S XML Viewer Module

Note: Using this module requires some advanced procedures. If you are considering basic use of Omeka S, please be aware of this. Overview This article explains how to use the XML Viewer module, which enables the display of XML files in Omeka S. It can be used for purposes such as displaying XML files created with TEI. gitlab.com Installation As of March 4, 2022, this module is only published on GitLab and is not available on GitHub. ...

March 4, 2022 · 3 min · Nakamura

How to Use the Omeka S Mirador Module

Overview This article introduces a module that adds the Mirador viewer to Omeka S. The GitHub repository is available here: github.com Both Mirador 2 and 3 are supported. Various plugins can also be added from the settings screen. In this article, we introduce how to add the “Image tools” plugin, which enables image rotation and horizontal flipping. To use this module, you need to either give Omeka S IIIF server functionality or reference an external manifest file. We plan to cover how to set up the former in a separate article. ...

March 1, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura

Summary of Articles About Omeka S

This is a summary of articles about Omeka S. (Updated periodically) Currently migrating to Zenn. For the latest articles, please check the following: zenn.dev For Users How to Install Omeka S and Add Modules Sites Auto-Adding New Items to Each Site Upon Registration Resources How to Add Existing Standard Vocabularies How to Set Language Attributes for Metadata Administration Modules How to Install Modules Identifiers How to Use Clean Url [Video] How to Use Clean Url Clean Url Module Bug and Temporary Fix Maps How to Use the Mapping Module IIIF-Related How to Set Up IIIF Server Using an External Image Server with the IIIF Server Module ...

March 1, 2022 · 2 min · Nakamura

[Omeka S Development] Created a Program to Generate CSV Files for Registering Dummy Data in Omeka S

We created a program to generate CSV files for registering dummy data in Omeka S. You can use it from the following Google Colab notebook: https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1Wy865vh9GpUPyiudu1L2A6RPAPXkGPmO?usp=sharing After running it, a CSV file will be downloaded. By using this CSV file with the CSV Import module or the Bulk Import module, you can register dummy data like the following: We hope this is helpful for testing Omeka S functionality or during theme and module development. ...

February 17, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura

[Omeka S Module Introduction] How to Use the Mapping Module (Especially Batch Registration via the CSV Import Module)

Overview This article explains how to use the Mapping module, which adds maps to Omeka S, with a particular focus on batch registration using the CSV Import module. Omeka S - Mapping Module Installation First, install the Mapping module. Also, for batch data registration, install the CSV Import module. https://omeka.org/s/modules/CSVImport/ If the Bulk Import module is already installed, you need to disable it. Alternatively, consider applying a patch as described at the following link. ...

February 15, 2022 · 2 min · Nakamura

[Omeka S Module Development] Developed a Module to Add Various Export Links to the Item Detail Page

We developed a module that adds various export links to the item detail page. github.com By installing this module, export links like the following are displayed: Specifically, it adds export buttons for JSON-LD, text data, citation, and content sharing. The visibility of each can be configured from the following settings screen: By modifying the Omeka S theme to work with this module’s output, you can achieve buttons and functionality like the following example. (We plan to cover how to modify Omeka S themes in a separate article.) ...

February 14, 2022 · 1 min · Nakamura