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ResourceSpace: NYSID's Digital Media Collections

An introduction and overview of NYSID's digital archives for students, faculty, and staff.

How to download and share from ResourceSpace

Downloading and Sharing Media Assets from ResourceSpace

1. Navigate to the Folder to select assets 0:10

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  • Open ResourceSpace.
  • Navigate to the 'Institutional Archives'.
  • Locate and open the folder containing the desired media assets.

 

2. Download a Single Image 1:07

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  • Click on the desired media asset to open it.
  • Review the information, including the resource ID and metadata.
  • Locate the download options in the 'Resource Tools' section.
  • Choose the desired resolution (e.g., high resolution) and format (e.g., JPEG).
  • Click 'Download' to save the image.

 

3. Download Multiple Images 2:33

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  • Select multiple images by clicking on them or using shift-select to highlight an entire row.
  • Access the action menu at the top of the page.
  • Click on 'Download' from the drop-down menu.
  • Choose the desired size and format options.
  • Optionally, select to include metadata in a CSV file.
  • Click 'Download' to create a zip file containing the selected images and metadata.

 

4. Share Images via URL 4:04

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  • Select one or more images to share.
  • In the 'Resource Tools', click on 'Share'.
  • Set access limits (e.g., open access, expiry date, password).
  • Click 'Generate External URL'.
  • Copy the generated URL for sharing via email or as a hyperlink.

 

5. Share Multiple Images via URL 5:59

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  • Select multiple media assets.
  • Access the action menu and click 'Share Selected'.
  • Set the same access limits as before.
  • Generate and copy the URL for the collection.

Cautionary Notes

  • Ensure you have the necessary permissions to download and share media assets.
  • Be mindful of the expiry dates and access limits when sharing URLs to avoid unauthorized access.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Use the search function with the resource ID to quickly locate previously downloaded images.
  • Familiarize yourself with the metadata options to enhance your sharing capabilities.

Link to Loom

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