New Improved Digital Media Repository from Ball State University Libraries

Ball State University Libraries Announce New and Improved Digital Media Repository

by Michael Szajewski, Archivist for Digital Development and University Records

The Ball State University Libraries are pleased to introduce a new and improved Digital Media Repository (DMR), featuring a redesigned interface and incorporating the latest updates to CONTENTdm, the repository’s content management system.  The newly designed DMR provides a more dynamic and interactive user experience, highlighting the value of the repository’s diverse digital collections and enhancing the discovery, visibility, searching of digital resources that support learning, teaching, and research.

New features include an enhanced image viewer that provides for easy zooming and panning, allowing users to enjoy a greater level of interactivity with DMR’s varied and diverse visual materials, including photographs, maps, and architectural drawings.  The newly designed repository incorporates user comments and tagging to provide digital users with a more social experience.

New image downloading options give users increased access to archival material and educational content.  Enhanced Search Engine Optimization improves the discoverability of DMR assets in web search engines, expanding the global reach of Ball State University’s unique digital content.  These new enhancements make the DMR a dynamic and interactive learning and research tool for Ball State students and faculty and for users worldwide.