About DLynx

DLynx has numerous images of all areas of the Rhodes Campus, such as this Lon Anthony Sculpture, "Campus Life"

What is DLynx?

DLynx is a dynamic, web-based digital repository that uses DSpace, open-source software to organize, preserve, and distribute digital items associated with Rhodes College to a world-wide audience.  Since fall 2009, over 9000 items have been added to this collection. 

Who may contribute to DLynx?

DLynx is offered to everyone at Rhodes College as a digital repository for the management and dissemination of digital materials created at the College.  The Archives has made a commitment to the stewardship of these digital materials, including long-term preservation, organization, access, and distribution. 

What can be stored in DLynx?

The DLynx collection contains documents (PDF) and images (JPEG and TIFF).  A team of IT and Barret Library staff provides guidance in establishing a collection--assisting with technical and metadata issues to ensure ease of access to all digital items.

Some notable items in DLynx include:

• The Sou’wester issues 1919 to present
• Board of Trustee meeting minutes 1917 to 1998
• Lon Anthony Sculpture
• Images from McCoy Theatre performances 1982 to 2010

Browse DLynx at  http://dlynx.rhodes.edu/

How to start a digital collection in DLynx

To learn more, schedule a demonstration, or to establish a collection, email Elizabeth Gates at archives@rhodes.edu.