[MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems
Hi Chris, Sorry for the delayed response -- fortunately, I was far removed from email access (as we all should be from time to time). Please feel free to contact me directly. It would be useful to know a bit more about the intended use for the XML data. There are currently three means of generating XML from EmbARK. 1) Report writer - I have created a few report templates that allow you to save data in XML (including CDWA Lite). By using the report writer, you can take advantage of advanced scripting tools to embed considerable logic to finesse the output. 2) EmbARK Web Kiosk - EmbARK Web Kiosk 7 has customizable templates enabling the publication of any XML format (this is what Marla is using at SFMOMA). The XML may be harvested using SRU (Search and Retrieval by URL). You can load a URL at any time to access the data set you need (or configure that URL into an application that would harvest the data). 3) COBOAT - As Ben mentioned below, you can use COBOAT to automatically extract data from EmbARK and generate XML. COBOAT simply requires that you create an ODBC data source for EmbARK. The templates are quite customizable -- I have already configured them for CDWA Lite. The XML can be saved as text files or loaded to an OAI-PMH Server. Hope that is helpful. Best, Robb Robb Detlefs Director, West Coast Operations and Strategic Initiatives _ Gallery Systems 3200 College Avenue, Suite 2 Berkeley, CA 94705 phone: (510) 652-8950 x233 robb at gallerysystems.com -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Alexander Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:15 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems Thanks Dana, Ben and Marla, This is very helpful. So as I understand it, currently there is not an automated way to export it. It has to be done manually? Is there the ability to create plug ins for the systems? -Chris -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Ben Rubinstein Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:07 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems On 29/7/09 01:06, Chris Alexander wrote: I'm wondering if Embark or Gallery Systems has any way to export data as an XML feed. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance. Possibly also worth noting that Robb Detlefs at Gallery Systems has been working to create an Embark configuration for the (freely available) software we created for the OCLC Museum Data Exchange project, which produces CDWA Lite XML exports - it can be configured to run automatically on a regular basis, and to send the data to a database or generate flat files. See http://www.oclc.org/programs/news/2009-04-10.htm for more information - and contact Robb for more info if it seems of interest (though I happen to know he's floating down a canal in England this week, and trust that means he's offline...). Ben -- Ben Rubinstein Technical Director email: benr at cogapp.comdirect: +44 (0)1273 829972 Cogapp address: Lees House, 21-33 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE, England tel: +44 (0)1273 821600 fax: +44 (0)1273 829988 web: http://www.cogapp.com blog: http://blog.cogapp.com - the art and science of engagement ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems
On 29/7/09 01:06, Chris Alexander wrote: I'm wondering if Embark or Gallery Systems has any way to export data as an XML feed. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance. Possibly also worth noting that Robb Detlefs at Gallery Systems has been working to create an Embark configuration for the (freely available) software we created for the OCLC Museum Data Exchange project, which produces CDWA Lite XML exports - it can be configured to run automatically on a regular basis, and to send the data to a database or generate flat files. See http://www.oclc.org/programs/news/2009-04-10.htm for more information - and contact Robb for more info if it seems of interest (though I happen to know he's floating down a canal in England this week, and trust that means he's offline...). Ben -- Ben Rubinstein Technical Director email: benr at cogapp.comdirect: +44 (0)1273 829972 Cogapp address: Lees House, 21-33 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE, England tel: +44 (0)1273 821600 fax: +44 (0)1273 829988 web: http://www.cogapp.com blog: http://blog.cogapp.com - the art and science of engagement
[MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems
Thanks Dana, Ben and Marla, This is very helpful. So as I understand it, currently there is not an automated way to export it. It has to be done manually? Is there the ability to create plug ins for the systems? -Chris -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Ben Rubinstein Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:07 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems On 29/7/09 01:06, Chris Alexander wrote: I'm wondering if Embark or Gallery Systems has any way to export data as an XML feed. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance. Possibly also worth noting that Robb Detlefs at Gallery Systems has been working to create an Embark configuration for the (freely available) software we created for the OCLC Museum Data Exchange project, which produces CDWA Lite XML exports - it can be configured to run automatically on a regular basis, and to send the data to a database or generate flat files. See http://www.oclc.org/programs/news/2009-04-10.htm for more information - and contact Robb for more info if it seems of interest (though I happen to know he's floating down a canal in England this week, and trust that means he's offline...). Ben -- Ben Rubinstein Technical Director email: benr at cogapp.comdirect: +44 (0)1273 829972 Cogapp address: Lees House, 21-33 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE, England tel: +44 (0)1273 821600 fax: +44 (0)1273 829988 web: http://www.cogapp.com blog: http://blog.cogapp.com - the art and science of engagement ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems
Chris, The plug-in question would be one for Robb at Gallery Systems. The export goes like this: I copy the datafile bring it up in our Pachyderm-ready version of EmbARK. Then I do a file export through an xml template. It's not automated, but it's a lot faster than hand-coding. :) Marla Misunas Collections Information Manager Collections Information and Access San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 415-357-4186 (voice) Explore Modern Art www.sfmoma.org/collections -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Alexander Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:15 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems Thanks Dana, Ben and Marla, This is very helpful. So as I understand it, currently there is not an automated way to export it. It has to be done manually? Is there the ability to create plug ins for the systems? -Chris -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Ben Rubinstein Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:07 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems On 29/7/09 01:06, Chris Alexander wrote: I'm wondering if Embark or Gallery Systems has any way to export data as an XML feed. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance. Possibly also worth noting that Robb Detlefs at Gallery Systems has been working to create an Embark configuration for the (freely available) software we created for the OCLC Museum Data Exchange project, which produces CDWA Lite XML exports - it can be configured to run automatically on a regular basis, and to send the data to a database or generate flat files. See http://www.oclc.org/programs/news/2009-04-10.htm for more information - and contact Robb for more info if it seems of interest (though I happen to know he's floating down a canal in England this week, and trust that means he's offline...). Ben -- Ben Rubinstein Technical Director email: benr at cogapp.comdirect: +44 (0)1273 829972 Cogapp address: Lees House, 21-33 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE, England tel: +44 (0)1273 821600 fax: +44 (0)1273 829988 web: http://www.cogapp.com blog: http://blog.cogapp.com - the art and science of engagement ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you
[MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems
Chris, They can also create reports that can help you export things in a specific way, Robb has created a number of these for us here at our gallery. I think he's your best bet. Email: embarksupport at GALLERYSYSTEMS.COM or call (510) 652-8950 x233 He has an assistant as well that you may be able to get in touch with while he is on vacation. Good luck, Jessie Gillan Creative Director/Librarian Rogallery.com On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Misunas, Marla mmisunas at sfmoma.org wrote: Chris, The plug-in question would be one for Robb at Gallery Systems. The export goes like this: I copy the datafile bring it up in our Pachyderm-ready version of EmbARK. Then I do a file export through an xml template. It's not automated, but it's a lot faster than hand-coding. :) Marla Misunas Collections Information Manager Collections Information and Access San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 415-357-4186 (voice) Explore Modern Art www.sfmoma.org/collections -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Alexander Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:15 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems Thanks Dana, Ben and Marla, This is very helpful. So as I understand it, currently there is not an automated way to export it. It has to be done manually? Is there the ability to create plug ins for the systems? -Chris -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Ben Rubinstein Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:07 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems On 29/7/09 01:06, Chris Alexander wrote: I'm wondering if Embark or Gallery Systems has any way to export data as an XML feed. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance. Possibly also worth noting that Robb Detlefs at Gallery Systems has been working to create an Embark configuration for the (freely available) software we created for the OCLC Museum Data Exchange project, which produces CDWA Lite XML exports - it can be configured to run automatically on a regular basis, and to send the data to a database or generate flat files. See http://www.oclc.org/programs/news/2009-04-10.htm for more information - and contact Robb for more info if it seems of interest (though I happen to know he's floating down a canal in England this week, and trust that means he's offline...). Ben -- Ben Rubinstein Technical Director email: benr at cogapp.comdirect: +44 (0)1273 829972 Cogapp address: Lees House, 21-33 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE, England tel: +44 (0)1273 821600 fax: +44 (0)1273 829988 web: http://www.cogapp.com blog: http://blog.cogapp.com - the art and science of engagement ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems
I'm wondering if Embark or Gallery Systems has any way to export data as an XML feed. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance. Chris Alexander | Manager of Interactive Technology San Jose Museum of Art 110 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 408-271-6875 ph. 408-294-2977 fx. calexander at sjmusart.org mailto:calexander at sjmusart.org __ Go to www.sjmusart.org/podcast http://www.sjmusart.org/podcast to listen to our MUSE Award winning podcast or search for SJMA on iTunes http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=200789 487 . Is video more your thing? Check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/sanjosemuseumofart http://www.youtube.com/sanjosemuseumofart
[MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems
Yes, it is possible. At SFMOMA, we're exporting XML from EmbARK and importing it into our web CMS. We worked with Gallery Systems on defining which metadata fields we wanted in the XML and then worked with our CMS consultants on setting up a process for importing the XML. The process has its quirks (it's not automated, for one) but it works and it allows us to serve our collection through our web CMS instead of a separate system over which we'd have less control (Embark Web Kiosk, for example). I'd be happy to share one of our XML files or more details. Dana .. Dana Mitroff Silvers Head of Online Services San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 151 Third Street San Francisco, CA 94103-3159 dmitroff at sfmoma.org www.sfmoma.org -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Alexander Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 5:06 PM To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] Embark and Gallery Systems I'm wondering if Embark or Gallery Systems has any way to export data as an XML feed. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance. Chris Alexander | Manager of Interactive Technology San Jose Museum of Art 110 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 408-271-6875 ph. 408-294-2977 fx. calexander at sjmusart.org mailto:calexander at sjmusart.org __ Go to www.sjmusart.org/podcast http://www.sjmusart.org/podcast to listen to our MUSE Award winning podcast or search for SJMA on iTunes http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=200789 487 . Is video more your thing? Check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/sanjosemuseumofart http://www.youtube.com/sanjosemuseumofart ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you
