Welcome to your WissKI environment with the Default Data Model - a comprehensive, standards-based system for documenting and managing cultural heritage items. This system is designed to help museums, archives, research institutions, and cultural heritage professionals create rich, semantic documentation of their collections.
What You Can Do Here
Document Cultural Heritage Items
Create detailed records for artifacts, artworks, historical objects, and other cultural heritage materials with:
- Complete Descriptions: Title, object type, physical properties, and detailed descriptions
- Rich Media Support: Upload and manage images, audio, video, and documents
- Provenance Tracking: Record the complete history and ownership of items
- Geographic Information: Map locations and places related to your objects
- Technical Details: Dimensions, materials, techniques, and condition information
Organize Your Collections
- Categorize Objects: Use standardized classifications and keywords
- Create Relationships: Link related items, people, places, and events
- Authority Control: Integrate with external vocabularies and authority files
- Multi-language Support: Document items in multiple languages
Search and Browse
- Advanced Search: Find items using detailed metadata fields
- Visual Browsing: Explore collections through images and maps
- Filtered Views: Use predefined views to browse by type, location, or other criteria
- Export Data: Generate reports and export data in various formats
Getting Started
1. Create Your First Item
Click "WissKI", "Create" then "Object" to begin documenting your first object. The form will guide you through the essential fields:
- Basic identification (title, type, identifiers)
- Physical description (dimensions, materials)
- Historical context (dates, provenance)
- Media files (images, documents)
After saving your first object, you can view it by clicking "WissKI", "Navigate" then "Object".
2. Use the Guided Forms
Our intelligent forms adapt based on your selections:
- Conditional Fields: Only relevant fields appear based on object type
- Field Groups: Related information is organized into logical sections
- Authority Integration: Select from standardized vocabularies where applicable
- Validation: Built-in checks ensure data quality and consistency
3. Explore Views and Reports
Navigate to:
- Collection Overview: See all your documented items
- Map View: Visualize geographic distribution of your collection
- Media Gallery: Browse through images and media
- Reports: Generate statistics and summaries
Data Model Structure
This system is built on the CIDOC-CRM international standard and includes these main components:
Core Entities
- Cultural Heritage Items: The main objects in your collection
- Actors: People and organizations (artists, collectors, institutions)
- Places: Geographic locations with mapping capabilities
- Time Periods: Dates and temporal information
- Activities: Events in an object's history (creation, acquisition, exhibition)
- Media: Images, documents, audio, and video files
Supporting Information
- Dimensions: Precise measurements with units
- Materials: Standardized material classifications
- Techniques: Production and creation methods
- Keywords: Subject terms and classifications
- Rights: Copyright and licensing information
Quality Standards
Your documentation follows international best practices:
- CIDOC-CRM Compliance: Semantic compatibility with global standards
- FAIR Principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable data
- Authority Control: Integration with GND vocabularies and other standards
Tips for Success
Data Entry Best Practices
- Start Simple: Begin with basic fields and add detail over time
- Use Authority Terms: Select from provided vocabularies when possible
- Be Consistent: Use standardized formats for dates, measurements, and names
- Add Media: Include images and documents to enrich your records
- Review Regularly: Use the validation tools to maintain data quality
Collaboration Features
- User Roles: Different access levels for team members
- Workflow States: Track the completion status of records
- Version Control: See the history of changes to records
- Comments: Add notes and collaborate on documentation
Technical Integration
- SPARQL Endpoint: Your data is stored in a semantic triple store
- API Access: Export and integrate data with other systems
- Backup and Migration: Built-in tools for data preservation
- Standards Compliance: Ready for digital preservation and long-term access