1. Rutgers University Libraries1 Selecting and Implementing a Content Management System Ka-Neng Au au@rutgers.edu http://newark.rutgers.edu/~au/cms.ppt New Jersey Library Association 20 April 2004

2. Rutgers University Libraries2 What is Content Management? Supporting the functions required to create, store, retrieve, edit, control, and publish content These functions relate to authors, editors, and collaborators involved in preparing and delivering content

3. Rutgers University Libraries3 What is a Content Management System? An integrated set of software tools that support the content management functions The major components are: Data repository User interface Workflow scheme Editorial tools Output utilities

4. Rutgers University Libraries4 Why a CMS? To provide an adaptable and extensible platform for managing content Note: content may be on a Website for a print publication for a product catalog

5. Rutgers University Libraries5 Why a CMS for RUL? To enable: Self-authoring of content Versioning and archiving of documents Scalability of Website Keeping up with standards Better workflow management Easier re-designs

6. Rutgers University Libraries6 Some CMS Qualities Web-based system Adaptable and extensible to existing server Open-standards, open-source Support metadata Content in XML Include workflow tools Include authoring tools and templates

7. Rutgers University Libraries7 Open-standards, open-source S/LAMP Solaris or Linux (operating system) Apache (Web server) mySQL (relational DBMS) PHP (scripting language)

8. Rutgers University Libraries8 Selection Process Consider reasons for adopting a CMS Involve diverse group: content providers AND content users Develop list of required qualities Determine budget Evaluate products

9. Rutgers University Libraries9 Installation and Configuration Download binaries Install program Configure modules Test from remote site Patch the program Test some more Implement service

10. Rutgers University Libraries10 Current Status at RUL Postponed implementation Limitations of software Other Web projects to complete Re-considering choice of CMS Research alternatives Re-evaluate technology Develop new schedule

11. Rutgers University Libraries11 Acknowledgements Samuel McDonald Webmaster Shaun Ellis Web Developer David Hoover System Administrator

12. Rutgers University Libraries12 For Further Reading: Schaeffer, Barry. “Navigating the Content Management Jungle: A Survival Guide.” Intranet Journal, 19 December 2001. http://intranetjournal.com/articles/200112/pcm_12_19_01a.html http://intranetjournal.com/articles/200112/pcm_12_19_01a.html Browning, Paul, and Mike Lowndes. “Content Management Systems: Who Needs Them?” Ariadne, Issue 30, December 2001. http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue30/techwatch/http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue30/techwatch/ Kartchner, Chris. “Content Management Systems: Getting from Concept to Reality.” The Journal of Electronic Publishing, v 3 no 4, June 1998. http://www.press.umich.edu/jep/03-04/kartchner.html Chudnov, Daniel. “Open Source Library Systems: Getting Started.” Oss4lib readings, February 1999. http://www.oss4lib.org/readings/oss4lib-getting-started.php http://www.oss4lib.org/readings/oss4lib-getting-started.php OSCOM – The international association for Open Source Content Management. http://www.oscom.orghttp://www.oscom.org