[Web4lib] blue sky thinking

[Darci Hanning]

The Oregon State Library provides a (money-free but not commitment-free) webhosting solution  to public libraries (based on the open source content management system Plone). We do all the initial configuration and training, provide documentation, and ongoing training and support (to encourage libraries to rollout new features that patrons either request or would find useful/fun). 

Within this particular content management system it is possible for libraries to host blogs, online forums, etc in addition to all the regular static content. We most certainly see it as a win-win: libraries that might not otherwise be able to have a pretty cool website get one as well as get more comfortable with technology and patrons get better access to their library's resources.

We're also working with other state libraries who have shown an interest in rolling out a similar solution for their public libraries.

Cheers,
Darci

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Darci Hanning
Technology Development Consultant
Library Development Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St. NE
Salem, OR  97301
503-378-2527
darci.hanning at state.or.us  

> -----Original Message-----
> From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org 
> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Mark Gilman
> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:08 AM
> To: 'Web4Lib (web4lib at webjunction.org)'
> Subject: [Web4lib] blue sky thinking
> 
> Hi,
>  
> This is just blue sky thinking and not pertaining to any 
> institution in particular.  What if an institution wanted to 
> gain the benefits that accrue to libraries that have 
> excellent server access and support in, say, a LAMP (Linux / 
> MySQL / Apache / Php & PERL) environment but had limited 
> means and possibilities.  Is there any reason why something 
> like this scenario wouldn't work?