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Content Management Systems . a library overview. Key Points. What is a CMS? Goals & Benefits Examples CMS @ the UIUC Library. What is a CMS?. Content Management System Database of library “objects” Templates Shared Content Web and form-based interface. What is a CMS?.
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Content Management Systems a library overview
Key Points • What is a CMS? • Goals & Benefits • Examples • CMS @ the UIUC Library
What is a CMS? • Content Management System • Database of library “objects” • Templates • Shared Content • Web and form-based interface
Benefits – Library Staff • Separates design from content creation • Local web content creation • Shared web design • Streamlined Workflow • Allows for focus on Accuracy and Currency • Reports • Minimizes problems from Staff Turnover
Benefits – Library Staff • Re-use/share information easily • Subject Pathfinders • Class instruction pages • Easily create and share Metadata • More powerful searching and browsing
Benefits – Library Staff • Link Management • Automatically update links • SFX • Link citations to actual full text of articles • Easily add ORR resources • Standardized description and links
Benefits – Library Users • Consistent look and feel • Easier to navigate • Current • Targeted Content • More relevant site search
CMS @ the UIUC Library • Currently Testing/Choosing Software • CMS Forum • What features do librarians want? • What features do users want? • Examples welcome
Further Reading • Duke - http://www.lib.duke.edu/its/diglib/cms/ • “Content Management Systems – Who Needs them?” http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue30/techwatch/ • UT-Austin - http://www.utexas.edu/web/cms/index.html • Rutgers - http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/staff/groups/wcms/reports/wcms_report_1.shtml