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      Uploading JPEG2000 image files for multipage, reverse detail and full view displays as well as in batch uploads. Plus, how to add credit statements or logos on JP2 viewer.

      Guide to the metadata elements (fields) used in VITA templates, their recommended uses and examples for completing any field.

      If you're working with full-run newspapers - whether you are doing it in-house or have had a collection ingested - this manual helps explain how to add and manage Newspaper Parent Publication records and Add Issues to those Publications.

      Use the Exhibits feature to create collections and stories to enhance your VITA site and its contents. The Exhibits Manual is broken down into the following sections: Add Or Update Exhibit Full Record Labels & Links Style Additional Styling Elements Add / Manage Content Page / Panel Management Adding & ...

      Want to add videos to your collection? Have a youtube channel you want to link to your VITA site? This manual will show you how. Upload Thumbnail + “Heroshot” Upload videos Adding & Replacing chapter & Chapter image files Video transcription Embedding & Managing YouTube Videos

      Contributing organizations that use VITA need a designated site administrator. The site administrator is responsible for: Customizing site graphics Maintaining and updating site and public interface information Checking and approving comments, links, and other action items Acting as the main contact for OurDigitalWorld staff in re: site and/or toolkit news ...

      Master the basics of how to add and manage records in your VITA collection You have the option of downloading the complete manual, or searching for specific topics by chapter or keyword: Getting Started Adding Records Creating Records in VITA Display Screen File/Technical Data Descriptive Data Geographic Data Administrative Data ...

      VITA allows you to upload and manage the variety of complex text objects you might find in your collections for better discovery and display. Use this manual to walk through the process of uploading multipage objects, PDFs, full text extraction, OCR processing, and JPG2000 page display. The manual is broken ...

      A Metadata Application Profile for describing vessels with the VITA Toolkit Vessels Database

      Planning to add your own custom Domain Name / custom URL to your VITA site? This guide will show you how.

      The contribution module is a tool for soliciting, gathering and displaying stories of and from your community. This manual will show you how to configure your Contribution module, and display and showcase your Contributed items.

      Anyone with level 3 security can see and manage agency screens in VITA as well as any action items. With different subscriptions come different options within agency management. Use this guide to navigate to the features you want to manage including: Agency profile: Labels and addresses User accounts (Personnel) Image ...

      One of the features of VITA is the ability to create “groups” of records. Creating "groups" facilitates better collection management, scoped search queries and result sets, and will prove invaluable when creating virtual exhibits when you want to showcase specific items in your collection. Groups also lets you customize the ...

      Enhance your collection by adding oral histories and other audio features. The manual is broken down into the following sections Add “hero shot” or image to establish audio record Add Audio file(s) Adding & replacing chapters & chapter thumbnails Adding chapter-level transcription Adding full text transcription

      If you are indexing Newspaper content, like articles, clippings or Birth, Marriage and Death records,this manual will help you understand the best practices and workflows for adding those index records to your VITA collection and adding linked indexing for full-run newspaper discovery.

      Quick guide to responding to requests for removal of personal information

      A short description on how to activate and customize the "order reproductions" option offered on the full size image display.

      Part of agency management, this manual will walk you through reviewing and approving comments, reviewing records with only generic thumbnails, reviewing and correcting links associated with your records. Contributions and Testimonials are also action Items, but have separate manuals.

      How to create template records and upload batches of image files.

      Customizing and configuring your My Favourites screens for end-user bookmarking.