[Web4lib] Content Management

[Mutch, Andrew]

I've seen a few library web sites done in WordPress that looked like any
other CMS-based site out there. I can't speak to the management side of
such sites but I was impressed by the flexibility of WP to look like
something more than a personal blog. 

Andrew Mutch
Library Systems Technician
Waterford Township Public Library
Waterford, MI

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[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Crichlow
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:11 PM
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Content Management

We use Cascade Server by http://www.hannonhill.com/ It is a commercial
product with a lot of capability out of the box. But you would still
need to spend a lot of time creating templates, etc. It makes extensive
use of xml, xsl, but it does support php and jsp. Hannon Hill has an
extensive Knowledge Base (http://www.hannonhill.com/kb/) and seems to do
an okay job of supporting and updating the product.

We had previously used Zope/Plone and experimented with
Dreamweaver/Contribute, but have been much happier with Cascade Server.

We also use WordPress http://wordpress.org/ and have found it easy to
use in building small sites quickly. Although it is open source, it
actually seems easier to use than some commercial products. It has
strong community support. Jim Groom (http://jimgroom.net/) has really
pushed the envelope with a related product called WordPress MU. He has
posted a FAQ here: 
http://bavatuesdays.com/faq-for-universities-interested-in-wpmu/  Not
sure WordPress would work well for an entire library site, but it would
be okay for a smaller site or a micro site in addition to being
excellent for traditional blogs.

We are thinking about exploring Drupal for a number of projects, but
haven't gotten beyond an initial installation.

Cheers,
Tom
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  Thomas Crichlow, Digital Projects Consultant
  Digital Projects Department, Perkins Library, Duke University
  Blog: http://library.duke.edu/blogs/digital-collections/

  Phone: 919.660.6932
  E-mail: thomas.crichlow at duke.edu
  IM: tcrich at jabber.duke.edu


> Megan Gurney <mgurney at chipublib.org>
> 10/16/09 12:42 PM
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> To "web4lib at webjunction.org" <web4lib at webjunction.org>
> 
> Subject: [Web4lib] Content Management
> 
> 
> What content management system is used by your library?
> 
> We need to migrate from Serena Collage and are starting to look at
possible CMS's to use.  Mid-tier, php, asset management.  We do not
really have the staff on hand right now (and not for the forseeable
future) for an open source product.
> 
> Thanks,
> Megan
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