library services using wordpress

Library Services using WordPress

By

V. SriramV. Sriram

Chief Librarian, K.N. Raj Library

Centre for Development Studies

Thiruvananthapuram

email: [email protected]

National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

Contents

� Internet and Information Service

� Need for internet based information service

� What is CMS ?

� Introduction to WordPress

� Configuring WordPress� Configuring WordPress

� Advantages and Limitations


Internet & Information Service

IT has developed very fast in the last three decades. Owing to this tremendous changes has happened in the area of computers, communication, and internet.

Interconnecting computers and electronic equipments and providing communication, sharing data and services through such a network has revolutionized the way people manage their day to day activity.day to day activity.

The communication, networking and information seeking behavior of people have undergone considerable changes with the advent of web based services and applications with are broadly called ‘Web 2.0’, social media etc.

Libraries are also adapting to these the changing environment to meet the needs and demands of users by providing several innovative services.


Need for using internet

Information Explosion, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution and also the change in information seeking behavior of the clients.

E-Learning: new web based services are dramatically changing the education and training sector. This has lead to the emergence of e-learning platforms.

Social networking is the new approach in academic and public spheres. These networks plays great role in helping people to learn share and contribute simultaneously.

New and innovative services using network applications are needed for harnessing collective intelligence.

New generation users expect the services to be available in their gadgets including mobile phones, ipad, tablets and so on.


What is a CMS?

Web Content Management System

Create/manage HTML, images and videos

Templates for presentation

Authoring tools / widgetsAuthoring tools / widgets


Weblogs / Blogs

Are websites / diaries / journals on various topics. Users can post, read and comment.

Features:

Provides space for individuals to share their ideas / views

Allows step by step chronological information presentation

Provides updated informationProvides updated information

Generates discussion with like minded people.

Use in Library:

Library new additions, timings, holidays, announcements / notices

Book discussions, reviews, new publications

Links to prominent resources

Information about new developmentsNational Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries,

Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

WordPress

Simple to get started

User friendly

Simple to extend

Variety of themes Variety of themes

Backup and restore facility

Web hosting

Easy to integrate with web 2.0 tools


Sharing

Really Simple Syndication

Image Storage

Multimedia storage

Presentations Presentations

Networking

Online bookmarking

Web curation


Advantages

Manage contents

Overcome the barriers of distance

Develops network and contacts

Increased visibility and popularity for your institutioninstitution

Facilitates frequent training and learning

Utilization of advanced technology


Limitations

Technical illiteracy among library staff

Lack of training and orientation

Lack of ICT infrastructure

Attitude of Library staff towards modern technology

Personal [face to face] interaction decreasesPersonal [face to face] interaction decreases

Spamming and other security threats


Conclusion

Brings library and users closer

Increases the visibility of the institution and the collection

Make the library once again the centre of Make the library once again the centre of academic activity

Helps to develop research and studies


Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!

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