Omeka

Self-Hosted

Open-source platform for digital collections & conference proceedings management

Overview

Omeka is an open-source web tool designed to curate, preserve, and share digital content—including conference proceedings, research papers, and multimedia presentations from events. It supports customizable exhibits, compliance with metadata standards (Dublin Core, MODS), and collaborative management of conference materials. Deployable via Docker, LAMP stack, or shared hosting, Omeka enables organizers to create public archives of conference outputs, allowing attendees to access resources post-event. Its plugin ecosystem extends functionality for citation tools, advanced search, and user access control, making it versatile for conference-related digital projects.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  omeka:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: omeka
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Curate conference proceedings & digital exhibits
Metadata standard compliance (Dublin Core, MODS)
Plugin ecosystem for extended functionality
Docker & LAMP stack deployment options
Collaborative content management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Omeka hard to install?

Omeka can be installed via Docker (simplest option) or a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Docker deployment reduces setup complexity for beginners, but manual installation requires basic server admin knowledge to configure databases and file permissions.

? Is Omeka a good alternative to proprietary conference management tools?

Omeka excels at managing and showcasing conference proceedings and digital archives, but lacks native registration or abstract submission tools (unlike ConfTool). It’s ideal if your focus is on post-conference content preservation rather than real-time submission/review workflows.

? Is Omeka completely free?

Yes, Omeka is open-source software released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It’s free to download, self-host, and modify. Some third-party plugins may have additional licensing terms, but the core platform is fully free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Open-source & free to use
⊕ Self-hosted for full data control
⊕ Customizable exhibits for conference archives
⊕ Supports multimedia content (videos, images, documents)

Cons

⊖ Limited native conference registration tools
⊖ Steep learning curve for advanced customization
⊖ Requires basic server administration skills
⊖ Dependency on plugins for specialized conference workflows