Development of the map-based platform ETHorama
Initial situation
The ETH Library of ETH Zurich operates ETHorama, an innovative, map-based web platform that provides digital access to historical documents and the associated locations. The first version was technically outdated and needed comprehensive modernization - both in the backend and in the administration app for managing content and data. The goal was to completely redesign the application in order to operate and further develop it in a future-proof manner.
Development of the map-based platform
The implementation was carried out in close cooperation with the project team of the ETH Library. Stakeholder feedback was incorporated early in the project and transferred to the optimization of functions.
The ETHorama web platform was rebuilt and comprehensively redesigned for intuitive use on mobile devices. At the same time, we created a high-performance backend designed for long-term operation. We also designed and developed an administration app for reliable data capture, migrated the existing inventory and prepared it for the new system. The platform continues to evolve.
The result: Comprehensive modernization without compromises
The modernization and data migration were completed successfully. This was no small task: since 2014, ETHorama had accumulated around 42,836 images, 20,776 texts and 1,390 historical maps linked to approximately 6,533 locations and areas.
With the comprehensive modernization, the ETH Library is now able to sustainably operate and continuously expand the platform.
Initial situation
The ETH Library of ETH Zurich operates ETHorama, an innovative, map-based web platform that provides digital access to historical documents and the associated locations. The first version was technically outdated and needed comprehensive modernization - both in the backend and in the administration app for managing content and data. The goal was to completely redesign the application in order to operate and further develop it in a future-proof manner.
Development of the map-based platform
The implementation was carried out in close cooperation with the project team of the ETH Library. Stakeholder feedback was incorporated early in the project and transferred to the optimization of functions.
The ETHorama web platform was rebuilt and comprehensively redesigned for intuitive use on mobile devices. At the same time, we created a high-performance backend designed for long-term operation. We also designed and developed an administration app for reliable data capture, migrated the existing inventory and prepared it for the new system. The platform continues to evolve.
The result: Comprehensive modernization without compromises
The modernization and data migration were completed successfully. This was no small task: since 2014, ETHorama had accumulated around 42,836 images, 20,776 texts and 1,390 historical maps linked to approximately 6,533 locations and areas.
With the comprehensive modernization, the ETH Library is now able to sustainably operate and continuously expand the platform.
