Montana History Portal - How to add a collection

Montana History Portal - How to add a collection

Collection Application

If you are interested in contributing a collection to the Portal, you will need to submit a collection application, linked below.  The Glossary document will help you understand the terms used in creating a project.

How to Contribute

Step 1: Plan your collection - The digital collections of the Montana History Portal  may include maps,  photos, rare books, documents, publications, diaries, oral histories, audio recordings, video recordings, paintings, illustrations, art and other cultural materials. The items can be historic or contemporary as long as they relate to Montana's cultural heritage.
Step 2: Complete and submit a Portal Collection Application
Step 3: After review by the Montana History Portal's Selection Committee, have your Portal Collection Application be approved
Step 4: Begin scanning and digitizing your collection
Step 5: Set up a metadata training with Portal staff
Step 6: Upload your items to a folder provided by Portal staff
Step 7: Review your new collection on the Montana History Portal site.
Step 8: Celebrate your new addition to Montana's statewide digital archives!



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