LMDigital Community Sandbox

Welcome to the LMDigital Sandbox

Experiment, explore, and get comfortable with the look, feel, and workflow of LMDigital.
Upload sample items, test metadata, and preview how your collections will appear online.
It’s the perfect space to practice before publishing your community’s history.

Accessing the LM Digital Sandbox

• Landing Page: LMDigital Sandbox's landing page
• Browse the Collection: LMDigital Sandbox Collection

Getting Started

Step 1: Request Credentials

Email lm-digitization@michigan.gov to receive your login credentials for the LM Digital Sandbox.

Step 2: Install Required Programs

To upload materials, install the following tools:

• Project Client
  • Server URL: https://server16110.contentdm.oclc.org/
• CONTENTdm Administration
  • Best viewed in Firefox.

Step 3: Prepare Metadata

Use the Metadata Template Form to enter descriptive information for LM’s CONTENTdm instance.

Step 4: Upload Materials

Follow the guide: LM Digital CONTENTdm Batch Uploading Steps to begin loading materials into the Sandbox.