Library Services using WordPress by V. Sriram. In National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries, March 22, 2014, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. India

1. Library Services using WordPress
By
V. SriramV. Sriram
Chief Librarian, K.N. Raj Library
Centre for Development Studies
Thiruvananthapuram
email: vsrirams@gmail.com
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries,
Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

2. Contents
Internet and Information Service
Need for internet based information service
What is CMS ?
Introduction to WordPress
Configuring WordPressConfiguring WordPress
Advantages and Limitations
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries,
Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

3. 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

4. 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

5. What is a CMS?
Web Content Management System
Create/manage HTML, images and videos
Templates for presentation
Authoring tools / widgetsAuthoring tools / widgets
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries,
Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

6. 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 developments
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Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

7. WordPress
Simple to get started
User friendly
Simple to extend
Variety of themesVariety of themes
Backup and restore facility
Web hosting
Easy to integrate with web 2.0 tools
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26. Sharing
Really Simple Syndication
Image Storage
Multimedia storage
PresentationsPresentations
Networking
Online bookmarking
Web curation
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Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

27. 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
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries,
Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

28. 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
National Workshop on
Management of E-resources in
Academic Libraries, Univ. of
Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

29. Conclusion
Brings library and users closer
Increases the visibility of the institution and
the collection
Make the library once again the centre ofMake the library once again the centre of
academic activity
Helps to develop research and studies
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Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014

30. Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!
V. Sriram
vsrirams@gmail.com
National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries,
Univ. of Kerala, 20-22 March 2014