Library Services using WordPress
By
V. SriramV. Sriram
Chief Librarian, K.N. Raj Library
Centre for Development Studies
Thiruvananthapuram
email: [email protected]
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Contents
� Internet and Information Service
� Need for internet based information service
� What is CMS ?
� Introduction to WordPress
� Configuring WordPress� Configuring WordPress
� Advantages and Limitations
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
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.
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
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.
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
What is a CMS?
Web Content Management System
Create/manage HTML, images and videos
Templates for presentation
Authoring tools / widgetsAuthoring tools / widgets
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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
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014
Sharing
Really Simple Syndication
Image Storage
Multimedia storage
Presentations Presentations
Networking
Online bookmarking
Web curation
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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
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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
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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
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Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014