International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Building an Institutional Repository with Omeka Open-Source Software

Omeka is a digital library software, that is free, content management system (CMS), open-source software designed to facilitate the creation of digital repositories for libraries, exhibitions, and archives in museums. In this paper outlines the process of building a repository using Omeka, which includes an installation guide for Omeka. The creation of collections and items, organization of metadata using Dublin Core standards, and customization of themes to match the repository’s aesthetic. Additionally, we have to run Omeka (version 3.1.2), which Operating System is Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, with PHP (version 8.3.26, using the apache2handler), MySQL Server (version 10.11.13) database support, Apache server version 2.4.58, and sufficient storage for hosting digital files. Through this approach, Omeka supports the creation of dynamic, accessible, and well-organized digital collections, while fostering collaboration and community engagement in open source heritage projects. By enabling libraries to digitize, preserve, and provide public access to their collections, Omeka provides an effective platform for developing scalable, user-friendly, library repositories that align with open-source principles. Omeka’s scalability, flexibility, and community driven development make it an ideal platform for creating accessible and interactive digital repositories.