The co-leads will give an overview of the National Gallery of Art Library’s IIIF pipeline for rare books and special collections, along with the ways these collections are presented and annotated in digital research projects at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts. Once you have an IIIF collection, what are the most accessible tools to exhibit, annotate, and tell guided stories? Following the overview on creating digital collections, together we will experiment with open-source, web-based tools for annotation and guided storytelling with Library materials. Experienced IIIF implementers and professionals are welcome, yet this workshop is designed for newcomers who would like a practical overview (from imaging to manifesting) and to put their hands on various tools to present, annotate, and share.

Learning outcomes:

• Practical understanding of IIIF manifest generation for rare books and special collections
• Digital Art History use cases and considerations for rare books and art museum collections
• IIIF annotation with Mirador
• IIIF guided storytelling
• Technical requirements

To participate in this workshop, participants will need a computer, the ability to install software (MacOS, Windows, or Linux), and a web browser. Together we will work with open access IIIF-compliant images and manifests published by the National Gallery of Art.