Folksonomy

By Daniel Berthereau Add tags and tagging form to any resource to create uncontrolled vocabularies and tag clouds.
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Folksonomy (module for Omeka S)

New versions of this module and support for Omeka S version 3.0 and above are available on GitLab, which seems to respect users and privacy better than the previous repository.

Folksonomy is a module for Omeka S that allows to add uncontrolled topics to any resource (item, item set, media) and that allows visitors to tag them in order to create a folksonomy or a tag cloud.

Tags can be added with or without captcha and approbation. Once approved, public tags become normal tags. Tag creation and approbation are managed via roles. They can be imported by the module CSV Import like in Omeka Classic.

This Omeka S module is a full and improved rewrite of the Tagging plugin for Omeka Classic.

Installation

First, install the two optional modules Generic and Blocks Disposition.

Uncompress files and rename module folder "Folksonomy".

Then install it like any other Omeka module and follow the config instructions.

The Folksonomy module can use Omeka ReCaptchas. You need to get keys to this service and set them in the general preferences.

The tags (names) and the taggings (approval, reject) are manageable directly in the admin view.

Display Tagging Form

The tags and the tagging form are displayed automatically on item set, item or media pages. To manage the display more precisely, use the module Blocks Disposition, or use the helpers to display them in your theme. The templates are customizable in the theme. Rights and visibility are automatically managed.

  • Important

The form uses jquery. It’s enabled by default in the admin view, but may be not available in some themes.

Internal Notes

The tables added to the database support the possibility for each user to tag each resource and to manage his/her own taggings, but currently, the forms manage only one tagging for all users for a tag for one resource, because Omeka is document-oriented.

TODO

  • [ ] Use a property (dcterms:subject) instead of a specific metadata.
  • [ ] Use Annotation (module Annotate).

Warning

Use it at your own risk.

It’s always recommended to backup your files and your databases and to check your archives regularly so you can roll back if needed.

Troubleshooting

See online issues on the module issues page on GitLab.

License

This module is published under the CeCILL v2.1 license, compatible with GNU/GPL and approved by FSF and OSI.

This software is governed by the CeCILL license under French law and abiding by the rules of distribution of free software. You can use, modify and/ or redistribute the software under the terms of the CeCILL license as circulated by CEA, CNRS and INRIA at the following URL "http://www.cecill.info".

As a counterpart to the access to the source code and rights to copy, modify and redistribute granted by the license, users are provided only with a limited warranty and the software’s author, the holder of the economic rights, and the successive licensors have only limited liability.

In this respect, the user’s attention is drawn to the risks associated with loading, using, modifying and/or developing or reproducing the software by the user in light of its specific status of free software, that may mean that it is complicated to manipulate, and that also therefore means that it is reserved for developers and experienced professionals having in-depth computer knowledge. Users are therefore encouraged to load and test the software’s suitability as regards their requirements in conditions enabling the security of their systems and/or data to be ensured and, more generally, to use and operate it in the same conditions as regards security.

The fact that you are presently reading this means that you have had knowledge of the CeCILL license and that you accept its terms.

Copyright

  • Copyright Daniel Berthereau, 2013-2023 (see Daniel-KM on GitLab)

First version of this module has been built as a plugin for Omeka Classic for the digital library of Mines ParisTech.

Version Released Minimum Omeka version
3.4.12June 05, 2023 [info]^3.1.0 || ^4.0.0
3.3.11.2July 18, 2022 [info]^3.1.0
3.3.11.1December 20, 2021 [info]^3.1.0
3.3.11.0December 13, 2021 [info]^3.1.0
3.3.10.2March 01, 2021 [info]^3.0.0
3.3.10.1November 16, 2020 [info]^3.0.0
3.3.10November 16, 2020 [info]^3.0.0
3.3.9November 03, 2019 [info]^1.1.0 || ^2.0.0
3.3.7December 25, 2017 [info]^1.0.0
3.3.6November 30, 2017 [info]^1.0.0