Omeka ("Oh-meh-kah") is a free, open source platform for creating digital exhibits. Omeka is best for projects focusing on objects and curation, and it can be a powerful tool for sharing research, showcasing archival materials, and teaching.

This workshop will provide an overview of Omeka's basic functions and features and demonstrate how to build and manage your own site.

This event is the second in a two-part series of workshops on Digital Exhibits. Attendance at the first workshop is not necessary.

Can't make it to this workshop? You can always contact us with your questions about this or other digital scholarship and publishing topics! Read more about Digital Scholarship & Publishing support.

Location: This is a hybrid workshop; you are welcome to attend in-person at Hillman Library or online via Zoom. The in-person portion of the event will take place in Hillman Library's Digital Scholarship Lab (room G30), located just past the main service desk on the ground floor of the library. Look for the glass double-doors after entering through the ground floor atrium entrance; if you enter on the first floor, take the elevator down to the ground floor and turn right out of the elevator.

Software: The Digital Scholarship Lab computers have relevant software for this workshop available (unless we are using software that is otherwise available online). Non-Pitt participants must obtain a temporary ID at the Hillman circulation desk to access the computer workstations. Please check in with the workshop presenter or contact ULS-DigitalScholarshipServices@pitt.edu if you plan to bring your own personal laptop and have questions about downloading software prior to attending the event.