Use these links to learn more about getting around in the portal, teaching others how to use it, or to run a program around some of the unique special features in the portal. 

Some examples that could be fun and educational to share with a group include, adding items to a personal collection, tagging, and recollections. 

Prefer to see it in action? There are videos with examples, walkthroughs, and demonstrations under each section. The full MHP playlist is available on YouTube. 

Purpose, Scope, Mission, and Vision 

 Videos:

Introduction to the MHP

Using the Montana History Portal site: Access and initial set up 

 Videos:

A tour of the front page

Searching in the Montana History Portal 

Videos:

Searching from the front page

Search from the side bar and settings

Searching for an Item within a Collection 

Videos:

Using the search tools

Adding Items to a Personal Collection 

Videos:

Adding and removing items from your collections

Citing Sources 

Tagging and Recollections 

 Videos:

Recollections

Tagging

Ordering Reproduction and Requesting Permission to use items 

Videos:

Reproductions and Use

Other Videos:

Contribute

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