Creating a Collection in CONTENTdm

  1. Go to CONTENTdm Administration - https://server16944.contentdm.oclc.org

  2. Login using your CONTENTdm credentials

  3. Select the ā€œserverā€ tab

3.1. Select ā€œCollectionsā€

4. Select ā€œadd collectionā€

4.1. Create a collection using a template ā€“ select the ā€œSampleā€ template from the drop down menu

4.2. Name the collection and then click ā€œaddā€

5. The collection will now be visible at the bottom of the list of all collections - move the newly created collection to its appropriate position in the alphabetical list of collections

6. Go to your collection ā€“ select ā€œconfigureā€

6.1. File & Permissions - select ā€œeditā€

6.2. Change Collection Status to ā€œNot publishedā€

6.3. Add general collection information in the ā€œcollection informationā€ box (optional)

6.4. Click ā€œsave changesā€

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