Web Content Management in Library Science: An Information Technology Perspective Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Imtiaz* Assistant Librarian, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur – 492010 (Chhattisgarh) *Corresponding Author E-mail: imtiazexplores@gmail.com
Online published on 7 March, 2013. Abstract In the current scenario, when the whole world is going digital and Internet enabled, it is worthwhile to have a look as to how Libraries – the centers of education can benefit from this terminology. The paper outlines all about the term – ‘Web Content Management’ (WCM) and the intricacies it brings. This paper is an attempt to make the reader technically and contemporarily aware as to how the buzz about WCM can be better understood and utilized for the optimum usage in library science discipline. This paper explains as to what is WCM-the process and the software. The needs and advantages for WCM are discussed along with the challenges it brings. The paper also tries to bring up the technology perspective of WCM by discussing how the selection of a WCM should be done. Last, but not the least, with the help of an example, an attempt has been made to sensitize the reader of this paper as to how close we are to the adoption of the global phenomena – WCM in our libraries. Top |