Omeka S: Mapping your dataset

Click Item in the left column

For each of your items:

  • Select the item
  • click Edit
  • Copy the information in the Location field (the address, not in/out of state)
  • Click the Mapping tag at the top of the item information
  • Click the Magnifying glass icon
  • Paste in the address, hit return
    • If you are given a set of options, choose the location of the crime

  • Click on the marker, and in the Marker label box add the title of the story
  • Click Save
To add a map to a page on your site
  • In the ‘Add Block’ menu on the right, click “Map Attachment”

  • The Map block will appear below the last block on your page – then click Add attachment and use the list that appears on the right to add each item you want to appear on the map
    • Only those items that you have mapped will appear in the list
    • Click on individual items to add them
    • Click on Quick add to use check boxes to add a group of items

Click SAVE when you are finished

For additional instructions, consult the Omeka S documentation

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