This document summarizes the development of a homegrown content management system (CMS) by the University of Houston Libraries. Key points: - The CMS was created to address issues with maintaining and updating library website content across different systems and users with varying skills. - The goals for the CMS were to be easy for both front-end and back-end users, minimize IT involvement in content creation, and allow modular and shareable content blocks. - Advantages of the homegrown system include flexibility, ease of use, ability to incorporate feedback quickly, and empowering librarians to manage content. Disadvantages include it always being in development and lack of documentation. - Next steps include further integrating