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# ¶ What is a Digital Exhibit?

Digital exhibits are a form of online exhibit that, like physical exhibits, use objects to tell stories, make arguments, and demonstrate ideas. Attributes include:

* Objects can be digitized or “born digital” media of various types (e.g., digitized photographs, rare books, and films or born digital government documents)
* Special attention is given to the organization of both the objects and the site in which the exhibit lives. 
* They might include a digital collection(s) component and interactive elements such as maps and timelines.