# Getting Started with Digital Exhibits *Getting Started with Digital Exhibits* provides an introduction to digital exhibit creation. Much of the information here originated with a workshop ([see slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vEioU68k6qWOvmfjIcA2vz_vpWmT8fNBEkg4p4FdP_0/edit?usp=sharing)) and is related to [*Introduction to Digital Exhibits*](https://bcds.gitbook.io/handbook/digital-scholarship-methods/introduction-to-digital-exhibits) found in the Digital Scholarship Handbook. * This tutorial is not platform-specific. These [Omeka instructions](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UpmOgEN3_sHYY372LvQz5cxmvaswjyev/view?usp=sharing), however, will help you get started on the commonly used platform where you can apply what you learn here. ### What is a Digital Exhibit? Digital exhibits are a form of online exhibit that, like their physical counterparts, 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, 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 or interactive elements such as maps and timelines. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://bcds.gitbook.io/learn/tutorials/digital-exhibits/getting-started-with-digital-exhibits.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.