Introduction

Estimated time: 12 minutes

Overview

Questions

• What is multidimensional media?
• What does the FAIR principles refer to?
• What type of infrastructure are available for collaborative research and using linking multidimensional data over the web?
• What do I need to do if I want to create stories with my own multidimensional linked data?

Objectives

• To understand multidimensional data, including how data is stored in various types of files.
• To be aware of what the FAIR principles are.
• To understand how Uniform Resource Locator allow to query webpages as well as more structured information.
• To get experience using a Virtual Research Environment.

The resource aims to support better understanding of multidimensional media available over the web which might serve various educational, research, as well as storytelling and audience engagement processes.

The resource focuses on stories in the fields of visual and material culture within Higher Education, Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums (GLAMs), as well as the creative industries. Hence, it contains many examples and websites in this area. However, many concepts are cross-disciplinary and can be applied to other areas as well as sectors.