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We invite you to explore our collections and discover the rich history of Deaf Education in New Zealand. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit to our onsite museums, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Useful Information
Exploring Our Site
My History
Contributions
Contribute Items or Information (must be logged in)
Click the "Upload" button on the far left panel. You then have the option to provide information for a Person or Place. You can also share a photograph by clicking Upload Image. Click one of the buttons and follow the prompts. Add as much information as you can before either clicking "Save progress" (to come back later) or "Finished! Submit." When you've submitted your contribution, it will be reviewed and posted to the website or we'll contact you for further information. You can monitor the status of your submissions by clicking the "More" icon in the far left panel and then "My Contributions." If approved or declined, it will be displayed here.
Suggesting Edits to a site item (must be logged in)
If you want to suggest an edit to an item on the site, first navigate to that item. Once there, click the "pencil" icon (top left). Clicking this icon will take you to the edit page where you can suggest a new title and edit the description. At the bottom of the page there is a field for addition comments relating to the page item. The box that says "Do you wish to be notified when this is actioned" should be ticked but if not go ahead and tick then click "Save". Your edits will be reviewed and actioned by the site manager.
Alternative way to connect with us on an site item (must be logged in)
If you want to suggest an edit to an item on the site, first navigate to that item. Once there, click "Contact us about this" under the "Tools" section to the left of any item. Clicking this button will take you to a contact page where you can request to add, edit, or remove metadata from a selection of fields. Once you’ve clicked "Save," the site manager will review and action your edits.
Image Tagging (must be logged in)
On the left of the item page, you will see "Item Tags." Click "Add," and your cursor will become a cross, allowing you to select the position on the image you wish to tag. A window with a drop-down menu will appear for you to select the type of item you are tagging. In the next box, type your information. If the item exists, it will appear in the drop-down menu for you to select. Otherwise, you can save the tag as is, which will allow a link to be created if an item is ever made for the name of your tag.
My Collection
Adding an Item to My Collection
When viewing an item you want to add to your collection, look for the star icon on the left. Hover over it, and you will see 'Add to your collection.' Click the star to add the item.
To see your saved items, click the 'My Collection' tab, where you will find them listed under 'All items in my bookmarks.' You can add the item to an existing collection or create a new one to organise your collections.
To create a new collection:- Click the 'Start a new collection' button.
- Give it a name.
- Click 'Create.'
- Check the item you wish to move.
- Select the desired collection from the dropdown box.
- Click the 'Add checked items to collection' button.