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Europeana and IIIF

The International Image Interoperability Framework is a set of open standards for delivering high-quality, attributed digital objects online at scale. It’s also an international community developing and implementing the IIIF APIs. IIIF is backed by a consortium of leading cultural institutions, and the Europeana Initiative works to build capacity in cultural heritage professionals to work with the Framework by developing tools and sharing knowledge. Explore these below.

For specific questions and the most up to date information, please reach out to [email protected].

Knowledge

Access information and research on IIIF through our documentation and case studies.

Impact Assessment Report: EuropeanaTech and IIIF
Title:
Mandarin orange, axial view, MRI
Creator:
Alexandr Khrapichev, University of Oxford
Institution:
Wellcome Collection
Country:
United Kingdom

Impact Assessment Report: EuropeanaTech and IIIF

This report explores the impact that the EuropeanaTech community and Europeana Initiative have on the implementation and development of the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF). 

Building a rich media experience with the Europeana API and IIIF
Title:
St. Gallen, Kantonsbibliothek, Vadianische Sammlung, VadSlg Ms. 342 : Vaticinia de pontificibus (Prophecies about the Papacy)
Date:
around 1360/1370
Institution:
E-codices - Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland
Country:
Switzerland

Building a rich media experience with the Europeana API and IIIF

If you’re a developer wishing to use Europeana content with International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) services, this post guides you through this process.

IIIF APIs
Title:
Seascape with Ships
Creator:
Jan van de Cappelle
Date:
1660
Institution:
Mauritshuis
Country:
Netherlands

IIIF APIs

The IIIF APIs offer an alternative and complementary means to group, search and access information about the digital objects spec…

Community

Join our dedicated Working Group for IIIF and the EuropeanaTech Community to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.

Webinars

Watch presentations to develop your knowledge of IIIF.

EuropeanaTech and IIIF Webinar
Title:
Evolution of household articles, animals etc
Creator:
Fr. Schmidt
Institution:
Wellcome Collection
Country:
United Kingdom

EuropeanaTech and IIIF Webinar

This webinar, organised by the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) and EuropeanaTech, will profile several European institutes making use of IIIF.

EuropeanaTech and IIIF Webinar v2.0
Title:
Bey Buchberg
Creator:
Erhard, Johann Christoph
Institution:
Austrian National Library
Country:
Austria

EuropeanaTech and IIIF Webinar v2.0

This webinar, organised by EuropeanaTech and the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), explored how IIIF continues to improve how cultural heritage institutions present media on their digital platforms. 

Teaching and Learning with IIIF
Title:
Image taken from Europeana 2020 presentation

Teaching and Learning with IIIF

This session from Europeana 2020 demonstrates how IIIF tools can be used to create engaging online learning experiences.

News

Keep up to date with policy and good practice around IIIF.

Shaping the future of 3D interoperability with the IIIF Community
Title:
Large crowds of people have gathered to watch a hot-air balloon take off. Coloured wood engraving.
Institution:
Wellcome Collection
Country:
United Kingdom

Shaping the future of 3D interoperability with the IIIF Community

Created: 3 July 2024

In a previous post, Dr. Lozana Rossenova explored the introduction of 3D models into the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), emphasising the need for interoperability in digital collections. Significant advancements have been made since then - read on to discover them!

IIIF for 3D – making web interoperability multi-dimensional
Title:
Circular sundial
Date:
2023
Institution:
ETH Bibliothek
Country:
Europe

IIIF for 3D – making web interoperability multi-dimensional

Created: 14 November 2023

3D technologies offer opportunities to broaden access to culture, preserve our shared cultural heritage and spur creativity and innovation. As part of an ongoing series from the EuropeanaTech community, Dr. Lozana Rossenova explores how interoperability for 3D is a key goal for the International Image Interoperability Framework.

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