Polly-Alida Farrington & Kyle M. L. Jones: Using WordPress as a Library Content Management System [PDF]

Using Word Press, you can give patrons easy access to your library’s digital content. The software is free, and, with good planning, you don’t need expensive training or extensive technological expertise to maintain your website. Authors Kyle M. L. Jones and Polly-Alida Farrington, along with several librarian contributors, deliver a richly illustrated, practical guide for using Word Press as a tool for managing digital content, from basic set-up to customization with plugins. This issue covers: Setting up a local development environment, choosing your package, installing Word Press, and transferring files How to evaluate potential plugins and select the best for your needs How to test themes across different types of content How to streamline administration with plugins like WP Maintenance Mode, Theme Visibility Manager, Role Scoper and others Comparative descriptions of four different plugins for publicizing your events and programs Managing user accounts to get staff involved in creating content How you can make it easy for patrons to share your content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social sites First-hand accounts by academic, public, and school librarians of using Word Press to create dynamic subject guides, deliver elearning, and creating digital archives 10 ways Word Press can improve website user experience