Version 1.2.0 of the Metavus open-source digital collections platform is now available. Three noteworthy additions in this new release include:
- ChatPDF: a new plugin that allows ChatGPT to be asked specific questions about files uploaded to a collection, with answers placed in associated metadata fields. ChatPDF can be leveraged to jumpstart cataloging or for other AI-driven explorations. This capability is currently being used to help manage the ATE Central resource collection.
- PhotoLibrary/ExifTags/IIIFServer: new plugins that provide support for assembling a photo collection, including automated extraction of embedded information into metadata fields, collection display, and online delivery. This feature is currently being used for the ATE Impacts photo library.
- EduLink: a new plugin that allows collection materials to be made available directly within multiple learning management systems (LMSs). As part of the STEMLink service, this capability is currently being used to make NSF ATE-created educational resources available in LMSs across the country.
About Metavus
Metavus is an open-source digital collections platform aimed at helping collect, describe, and disseminate resources online in customizable formats. Key features include:
- Fully configurable, extendable schemas and vocabularies for records, collections, events, pages, news, and users, providing unlimited flexibility in describing and managing resources.
- Processing and data manipulation rules based on conditions and search parameter sets, supporting total adaptability in modifying and tracking content.
- Customizable privileges based on content and user metadata, offering limitless options for granting and controlling access to resources.
- Plugin-based architecture, providing unlimited opportunities to expand and enhance ways to ingest, manipulate, and disseminate content.
Metavus 1.2.0 can be downloaded from the Metavus website and can also be found on GitHub.