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|purpose=CONTENTdm is a digital collection management system | |purpose=CONTENTdm is a digital collection management system | ||
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= Description = | = Description = | ||
| − | [ | + | [http://www.contentdm.org/ CONTENTdm] is a software solution that handles the storage, management, and delivery of library digital collection to the web by providing access to web-based digital collection tool where data and digital items are prepared in large batches, a server where data and images are stored and can be edited, a Web-based discovery interface optimized for customization, self-service tool to upload the metadata of your digital content to WorldCat using the Digital Collection Gateway, and integration with OCLC products for building collections with cataloging workflows, as well as the option of harvesting from the Web sites and adding long-term preservation. Developed by OCLC. A hosted version is available. |
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OCLC | OCLC | ||
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CONTENTdm uses fee-based licenses for both the software and the hosting service; a range of optional services and tools is available as well. Pricing is unclear on the OCLC website. | CONTENTdm uses fee-based licenses for both the software and the hosting service; a range of optional services and tools is available as well. Pricing is unclear on the OCLC website. | ||
====Development activity==== | ====Development activity==== | ||
| − | CONTENTdm version 6. | + | CONTENTdm version 6.1 was released in October 2011. |
OCLC is a self-funded not-for-profit organisation; CONTENTdm is one of their core services, receiving ongoing development and support. | OCLC is a self-funded not-for-profit organisation; CONTENTdm is one of their core services, receiving ongoing development and support. | ||
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====Platform and interoperability==== | ====Platform and interoperability==== | ||
CONTENTdm Server runs on IIS with Windows 2008 or Apache with Linux (requires PHP 5.3). The CONTENTdm website has similar requirements. The software was designed to integrate with other OCLC products, including Connexion and Web Harvester. The CONTENTdm Project Client requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or higher running on Windows P SP2 or later. | CONTENTdm Server runs on IIS with Windows 2008 or Apache with Linux (requires PHP 5.3). The CONTENTdm website has similar requirements. The software was designed to integrate with other OCLC products, including Connexion and Web Harvester. The CONTENTdm Project Client requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or higher running on Windows P SP2 or later. | ||
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Some licenses include an OCR Extension to generate full-text transcripts, and an Image Rights tool to designate ownership of items in the collection. The customisable web access platform integrates with OCLC’s WorldCat to promote greater discoverability. Collections can be stored on distributed drives, enabling collaboration between organisations. | Some licenses include an OCR Extension to generate full-text transcripts, and an Image Rights tool to designate ownership of items in the collection. The customisable web access platform integrates with OCLC’s WorldCat to promote greater discoverability. Collections can be stored on distributed drives, enabling collaboration between organisations. | ||
====Documentation and user support==== | ====Documentation and user support==== | ||
| − | Email- and telephone-based user support is included in the licensing fee. Users are also granted access to a [ | + | Email- and telephone-based user support is included in the licensing fee. Users are also granted access to a [http://www.oclc.org/contentdm/support/default.htm User Support Center] with installation guides, Help files, tutorials and a Support FAQ. The Center also supports forums and blogs for the CONTENTdm community. |
====Usability==== | ====Usability==== | ||
CONTENTdm provides a web-based administration interface, and includes number of options for managing and adding content to collections. For its latest iteration, extensive usability testing was conducted as part of a user-centered design approach. | CONTENTdm provides a web-based administration interface, and includes number of options for managing and adding content to collections. For its latest iteration, extensive usability testing was conducted as part of a user-centered design approach. | ||
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