Session Proposal–Omeka and Other Platforms

Posted on February 7, 2012 by markkamrath

My session proposal is this. . . . and could be combined with what was just posted–

That in addiion to learning about Omeka next weekend. . .  interested others will  also want to discuss those “other” platforms or delivery systems that Omeka is at the “crossroads” of:

(1) Web Content Management Systems such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla

(2) Library and Archival Repository and Digital Collections Systems such as Fedora, Dspace, Greenstone, CONTENTdm

(3) Museum Collections Management and Online Exhibition Systems, such as PastPerfect

How do these alternative content management systems compare to Omeka? In what situations might they be more effective or an alternative? How does one know when an alternative system might be appropriate for academic or other use?

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About markkamrath

I am an English professor at the University of Central Florida, where I am general editor of the Charles Brockden Brown Electronic Archive and Scholarly Edition. I am also Associate Director of the Center for Humanities and Digital Research.

4 Responses to Session Proposal–Omeka and Other Platforms

  1. johnbork says:
    February 9, 2012 at 2:09 am

    I’m familiar with the Fedora operating system project, is this what you mean?

  2. Mark Kamrath says:
    February 13, 2012 at 1:40 am

    I am referring to Fedora Commons Repository Software for managing, preserving, and linking digital content. Site: fedora-commons.org/

    There may be a connection, though, between the two; I am not sure.

  3. leclaire says:
    February 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I would also be interested in comparisons and experiences with “most appropriate/effective use” in different educational contexts.

  4. Brian Cain says:
    February 18, 2012 at 1:36 am

    Aloha, friends. I, too, would love to talk thru the various pros and cons of different CMS. I build custom WordPress installs regularly, so I’m able to contribute what it can do and, perhaps more important, what it cannot!

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