Contents: Technical Details | Metadata Overview | Design | Accessibility Statement | References | Credits
Technical Details
This digital library is made using CollectionBuilder which is an an open source framework for creating digital collection and exhibit websites that are driven by metadata and powered by modern static web technology.
CollectionBuilder is a project of University of Idaho Library’s Digital Initiatives and the Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning (CDIL) following the Lib-Static methodology. Powered by the open source static site generator Jekyll and a modern static web stack, it puts collection metadata to work building beautiful sites.
The basic theme is created using Bootstrap. Metadata visualizations are built using open source libraries such as DataTables, Leafletjs, Spotlight gallery, lazysizes, and Lunr.js. Object metadata is exposed using Schema.org and Open Graph protocol standards.
This websites is built using one of their templates, called CollectionBuilder-CSV which is their most robust and flexible “stand alone” template for creating digital collection and exhibit websites using Jekyll and a metadata CSV.
See CB Docs for detailed information.
Metadata Overview
If you’re interested in learning more about the data that powers this website — including how the metadata was structured and what controlled vocabularies were used — explore the following pages:
Design
The HCI/d logo is featured to reflect that the capstone projects showcased in this archive were created by students in the Human-Computer Interaction design (HCI/d) program at IU.
This website primarily follows Indiana University Bloomington’s brand color scheme, as outlined on the official colors page. The main colors are also presented in a Coolors palette for quick reference.
The site’s typography aims to follow IU’s official typeface, Benton Sans, as specified on the official typography page.
Accessibility Statement
This website was designed with accessibility in mind. It includes semantic structure, keyboard navigability, descriptive alt text, and sufficient color contrast to support a wide range of users.
If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please reach out at fakanks@iu.edu — feedback is always welcome and appreciated.
References
This project references and aligns with the following sources, frameworks, and standards:
- Dublin Core Metadata Initiative Terms
- Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction design
- Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
- Indiana University Brand
- ACM Computing Classification System
- RightsStatements.org
- MIME Types
- LC Name Authority File (LCNAF)
- ISO 639 language codes
- CollectionBuilder
- Z652 Digital Libraries, Fall 2024
- Comic Book Paratexts
- Bootstrap Docs
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Technical Credits - CollectionBuilder
HCI /depot digital collection is built with CollectionBuilder, an open source framework for creating digital collection and exhibit websites. Collection Builder is developed by faculty librarians at the University of Idaho Library following the Lib-Static methodology.