Content Management Systems

Have you ever felt that you knew a little bit about something only to have that obliterated. You then come to the realization that you know next to nothing. Well that is what this class has been like for me. I thought that I knew a little something about computers, but it turns out that I know very little.

Ok now to the point of talking technology. I came across this article American Libraries about CMS (content management systems). I was interested to find out what CMS was and how it applied to libraries because I had never heard of it. This article was on the CMS Drupal. Apparently (and correct me if I am wrong), content management systems are very complex (or so it seems to me) that allows organizations to control a vast array of things from publishing, workflow, certain roles for users, etc. It seemed very interesting, and I have decided to do my paper on the topic. I have also been informed by Professor Paul that U of L is migrating to a CMS. If anyone is interested in playing around with Drupal you can go to their website drupal.org. CMS are also community maintained sites, and an administrator can determine who has the ability to edit information on the website. Drupal is a site that is maintained by a community of individuals that provide the updates and information. The best part, though, is that it is FREE!!