Building New Interfaces for Shocker Open Access Repository
Title
Building New Interfaces for Shocker Open Access Repository
Subject
Description
Wichita State University Libraries recently upgraded its DSpace based institutional repository, Shocker Open Access Repository (SOAR), to the new version 1.6.2 with an XML-based interface “Manakin”. Manakin gives the possibility of creating different interfaces called “themes”. Themes provide branding for various communities and new visual effects for images and other collections. This article will address the customization of Manakin and the implementation of new features from an institution’s experience. It will cover the process to prepare and create the local theme, test the interfaces for communities and collections and in different browsers. The experiences and techniques shared can be applied by other institutions that are interested in implementing Manakin. This article will also give some reflections on working with a team for an open-source system from the perspective of a Metadata Catalog Librarian in a medium sized library.
Creator
Deng, Sai
Publisher
Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section
Date
2011
Language
eng
Type
publication; text; journal article
Identifier
DOI: 10.4148/culs.v1i0.1356
Date Issued
2011
Is Part Of
Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings, Vol. 1: No. 1
Bibliographic Citation
Deng, Sai (2011) "Building New Interfaces for Shocker Open Access Repository," Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings: Vol. 1: No. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/culs.v1i0.1356
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Collection
Citation
Deng, Sai, “Building New Interfaces for Shocker Open Access Repository,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed December 3, 2023, http://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/308.