Welcome to the Wisconsin Heritage Online Resources Wiki!
This wiki is designed to serve current and potential Content Providers--Wisconsin libraries, archives, museums and historical societies that are sharing their unique collections through the Wisconsin Heritage Online portal.
With the Wiki, You Can . . .
- Access up-to-date guidelines and educational opportunities.
- Take part in continuing discussion and development of statewide digitization standards.
- Make connections with other WHO content providers and partner organizations.
To become a Content Provider, contact us or submit the WHO Membership Form. Annual member dues are $50 for small organizations and $100 for large organizations.
**Latest News**
WHO News #23
Our spring newsletter includes announcements for upcoming grants and workshops as well as new collections from Beloit, New Glarus, Kenosha and Ozaukee County.
What is WHO?
These links provide a general introduction to this collaborative statewide digitization initiative.
For Content Providers
Start with the links below to learn about planning and executing a digital project.
- Planning Guidelines for selecting materials and equipment, plus an overview of the steps involved in working with WHO.
- Copyright Essential legal issues to consider before posting material on the web.
- Digital Imaging Scanning, photography, image editing, and more.
- Audio Files An introduction to working with digital audio collections, particularly oral histories.
- Metadata Best practices for cataloging your digital content.
- CONTENTdm For Hosted Content Providers using the Project Client provided by the Milwaukee Public Library.
- PastPerfect For Hosted Content Providers cataloging items in PastPerfect.
- Preservation Recommendations for storing and maintaining your digital files.
- Other Issues This catch-all page includes information about collection development, accessibility, and other concerns.
- Forms and Documents Useful things, including the WHO Membership Form and Collection Hosting Application.
- Educational Resources Tutorials, blogs, guidelines, listservs, and articles about digitization efforts nationwide.
- Explore Digital Collections Browse a diverse array of digital collections from national and international institutions.
- Confused by any of the terms used in official WHO documents? Check out the WHO Glossary.
Questions? Contact us.
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