Building a collection development CMS on a shoe‐string
Abstract
Purpose
To discuss why a content management system (CMS) for collection development is necessary in a distance education environment, restructuring technical services in preparation for a CMS implementation, and the actual building of a prototype.
Design/methodology/approach
The article outlines the planning and processes necessary in designing and building a CMS from scratch using existing resources and putting them to effective use.
Findings
While development and completion of the CMS database was accomplished in a timely fashion, implementation in the library has been slow because of negotiating security issues.
Practical implications
A resource for any academic library considering developing their own CMS in house.
Originality/value
Content management systems are becoming common at large universities with resources to obtain the software “out of the box” and with full time computer support staffs implement them. However, content management systems are much less common in the small university environment. Creating one for managing library collection development is unique.
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Citation
Beach, R. and Dial, M. (2006), "Building a collection development CMS on a shoe‐string", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 115-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378830610652149
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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