Three dimensions in two: BSU's Digital Media Repository

Nowadays, we all expect information to be available online. For printed material like books or even photographs, it's an easy task to turn them into a format you can post on the web. But what about objects in three dimensions like architectural elements or anatomical models? Ball State University Libraries' Digital Media Repository (DMR) attempts to transform these 3-D items into digital formats that are searchable and browsable.

To access the DMR, click on the locations indicated in the first screenshot of the University Libraries homepage. (From the Digital Commons graphic, the DMR is located at the top center.)


Once there, you're presented with a menu of options to choose from. You can perform a simple search by keyword, or browse the digital collections if you're not exactly sure what you're looking for. An advanced search feature gives you more options, specifically the ability to choose individual collections to search in.

In addition to three dimensional objects, the DMR also contains scanned slides, film, audio files, posters, and more. An extensive help file is available, or if you need additional assistance, you can always Ask a Librarian. The DMR is another way you don't have to be in the library to use it!