Omeka 101

Omeka is an open-source web publishing platform that can be used to create digital exhibits. The platform is easy to use, and requires no programming knowledge, making it ideal for student projects. This guide will help users navigate the basics of using Omeka, including creating an account, adding items, creating exhibits, and enhancing projects with outside tools. 

Omeka was designed for use by museum, library, and archives professionals, and emphasizes creating robust metadata (descriptive information) for individual items. For individual student and faculty projects, a free trial account on omeka.net usually provides sufficient functionality. 

If you do not need to create metadata for your exhibit purposes, you might consider using Google Sites or WordPress to create your exhibit (see our guide for creating websites here).