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Exploring Open Source Content Management Systems: Perspectives from University of Toronto Experts

This panel discussion, hosted by the University of Toronto Webmasters, features insights from Devin Kreuger, Cynick Young, and Marc Lalonde, focusing on the end-user experience with open source content management systems (CMS). Key topics include the transition to TYPO3 and Joomla, the evolution of web platforms at UofT, and successful integration with various academic departments. The discussion highlights ongoing enhancements in usability and accessibility, as well as plans for future development within the open-source community.

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Exploring Open Source Content Management Systems: Perspectives from University of Toronto Experts

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  1. Open SourceContent Management Systems A panel discussion hosted by University of Toronto Webmasters

  2. Panelists • Devin KreugerOffice of Vice-Principal, Research and Vice-Dean, Graduate, UTM • Cynick YoungAdaptive Technology Resource Centre • Marc LalondeUniversity of Toronto Libraries • Moderator: Charles FinleyProject Open Source | Open Access

  3. Open SourceContent Management Systems:The End-User Perspective Devin KreugerManager, Research & Graduate Affairs

  4. at UofT Mississauga • Testing began in 2003 • So long, static pages! Content control and agility were immediately impressive • User-interface took some getting used to • In 2006, most UofTM academic departments & all administrative offices use TYPO3

  5. at UofT Mississauga • Research & Graduate site has continually evolved over the last three years • Site is updated daily with research funding announcements, researcher profiles, etc. • utm.utoronto.ca/research

  6. at UofT Mississauga • No plans to move away from TYPO3 • Open source community ensures TYPO3 will continue to evolve and adapt to changing web standards and innovations • Currently working towards having TYPO3 communicate directly with Blackboard

  7. Moving FIS to Joomla Cynick Young

  8. Faculty of Information Studies needed an overdue makeover for its web presence • ATRC had committed to Joomla as its OS CMS • Joomla is working towards better accessibility • FIS would benefit from standardizing with ATRC

  9. OS was the only way to allow legacy integration • Many legacy systems had to be redeveloped • Requirements and functionality had to be re-examined in moving to Joomla

  10. Plone @ University of Toronto Libraries Marc Lalonde Web Coordinator marc.lalonde@utoronto.ca 416-978-0885

  11. Planning new web site and customizing Plone: March – August 2005 Usability testing begins: Aug – Sept 2005 Site launched October 2005 Plone @ University of Toronto Libraries

  12. Gerstein & Robarts go live fall 2006 Positive feedback from content managers sign of success CMS training in constant demand Plone @ University of Toronto Libraries

  13. Plans to incorporate central libraries and departments into CMS Using RSS feeds to spread the news: Blackboard CMS integration Exploring further connections to MySQL databases Working with Plone a positive experience Plone @ University of Toronto LibrariesFuture Plans

  14. Open SourceContent Management Systems A panel discussion hosted by University of Toronto Webmasters

  15. Panelists • Devin KreugerOffice of Vice-Principal, Research and Vice-Dean, Graduate, UTM • Cynick YoungAdaptive Technology Resource Centre • Marc LalondeUniversity of Toronto Libraries • Moderator: Charles FinleyProject Open Source | Open Access

  16. open.utoronto.ca University of Toronto Webmasters

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