Starting Up a Cost-Free Library Portal for Small-funded Libraries
The document presents a comprehensive guide on starting a cost-free library portal for small-funded libraries, outlining the process of building a website from scratch or using free website builders. It details essential concepts like domain names, web hosting, content management systems, and various methods of website creation including Google Apps and turnkey solutions. Additionally, it compares different website creation options based on criteria such as customization, ease of setup, cost, and technical support.
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- 1. Starting Up a Cost-Free Library Portal for Small-Funded Libraries Presented by Maria Cecilia F. Ingusan The Power of Convergence: Technology and Connectivity in the 21st Century Library and Information Services November 11, 2009
- 2. Starting Up aCost-Free Library Portal Definition of Terms How to create your own website Build your own website from scratch Use free online website builders/webhost or minimal-fee sources Use CMS-based website builders (Wordpress/Blogger/Multiply, etc.) Use GoogleApps Use a turnkey solution Compare the different ways of creating your own website
- 3. Definition of TermsDomain Name The text name corresponding to the numeric IP address of a computer on the Internet Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular Web pages: http:// wordpress.com ( 66.201.69.207) Domain name suffixes .com .net .org .edu .gov .co .tv .ph
- 4. Definition of TermsWebhosting Service the business of providing the equipment and services required to host and maintain files for one or more Web sites and to provide fast Internet connections to those sites Webhosting Essentials Internet connection Web server (website files, databases) Software (e.g. IIS, Windows Server 2003/2008, Apache, PERL, Linux)
- 5. Definition of TermsWeb 2.0 a.k.a. second-generation Web, collaborative Web a set of related forces, design patterns, and business models that have evolved out of first-generation Internet technology Web 1.0 primarily focused on human and computer interaction Web 2.0 primarily focused on culture and people
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- 7. Definition of TermsContent Management System (CMS) a web-based program or application that allows you to create, edit and manage your website content typical features include a news/blogging tool, contact forms, simple file/image uploading, user roles or permissions, photo galleries, etc. e.g. Joomla, Mambo, Drupal
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- 10. Definition of TermsDatabase an organized collection of information, characterized by the use of data fields it provides a foundation for procedures such as retrieving information, drawing conclusions, and making decisions
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- 12. Definition of TermsUniform Resource Locator (URL) an acronym/term that describes the location and access method of a resource on the Internet http://mylibraryportal.wordpress.com http – the protocol (access method) mylibraryportal.wordpress.com – address (server location)
- 13. How to CreateYour Own Website
- 14. Build website fromscratch Create/Register Domain Name Select a name which describes your website well Try to keep it as short as possible so that people can remember it easily Register your domain name
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- 19. Build website fromscratch Get a Webhost Determine the kind of host best for your website Research before choosing a hosting company Check user reviews and comments to check out their reliability Make sure they offer enough bandwidth, disk space, acceptable uptime, and customer support Ask them about their backup and security policies
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- 23. Linux Panda http://pandawebhosting.com
- 24. Build website fromscratch Design the Website Template Start with a template and modify it to suit your own needs Bear in mind the layout of the pages
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- 26. Build website fromscratch Create the website content and then upload upload your web pages to your web host. This is usually done using a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) program FTP account username password create a folder to store your web pages in publish to the Internet (c/o programmer or webhost)
- 27. Publishing websites tothe Internet
- 28. Build website fromscratch Launch/Market the Website submit your website to the major search engines generate traffic by link exchanges, or by placing links to your site in forums and articles
- 29. Add URL toGoogle www.google.com/addurl /
- 30. Add URL toYahoo! www.yahoo.com
- 31. Add URL toYahoo! http:// search.yahoo.com/info/submit.html
- 32. Use free onlinewebsite builders/webhost Pick a free website builder or webhost Use the predefined templates offered and make your own content Launch your website
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- 36. Use CMS-based websitebuilders
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- 38. PLAI STRLC websitehttp://plaistrlc.blogspot.com/
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- 40. The Unquiet Librarywebsite http://theunquietlibrary.wordpress.com/
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- 42. DLSU-D Friends ofthe Library website http:// friendsofthelibrary.multiply.com /
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- 44. DepED Library Hubwebsite http:// libraryhub.ning.com
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- 46. Use GoogleApps Enterdomain name
- 47. Use GoogleApps Fillup required/relevant information
- 48. Use GoogleApps Set-upadministrator account
- 49. Use GoogleApps Configuredomain for GoogleApps use
- 50. Use GoogleApps HTMLverification method
- 51. Use GoogleApps ChangingCNAME DNS record method
- 52. Use GoogleApps GoogleApps dashboard panel
- 53. Use GoogleApps GoogleApps signin page
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- 55. Use a turnkeysolution Register a Domain Name Contract the Services of a Third-Party Web Developer CMS solution should be provided Agree and finalize the content to be uploaded Updates to be done through CMS
- 56. Compare the differentways of creating your own website Fully Customizable Fully Customizable - Built-in Templates - Can be customized thru CSS Built-in Templates 5. Design/Templates Fully Customizable Fully Customizable Depends on the name of the site Depends on the name of the site 4. URL Customization - Domain Name Renewal - Hardware/Software Maintenance required - Domain Name Renewal - Hardware/Software Maintenance required Content Only (Hardware/Software Maintenance c/o Service Provider) Content Only (Hardware/Software Maintenance c/o Service Provider) 3. Maintenance requirements N/A (c/o Third-Party Service Provider) - Fully Customizable - Needs knowledge of Website Programming Languages, Hardware Installation - Simple - Step-by-step Wizard - Design customization thru application of themes / CSS editing Simple Step-by-step Wizard 2. Ease of Website Set-up - Web Development c/o Third-Party Service Provider (Domain Name, Webhosting Plan, Programming/Design) - Domain Name - Equipment (if own set-up) - Webhosting Plan - Manhours (Programmer / Designer) FREE FREE 1. Price/Cost Turnkey solutions Build your own from scratch Blogger / Multiply / Wordpress Free website builders / webhosts Criteria
- 57. Compare the differentways of creating your own website Fully Customizable Fully Customizable Fully Customizable (by programming built in APIs) None 11. Database c/o User c/o User c/o Service Provider c/o Service Provider 10. Technical support c/o User c/o User c/o Service Provider c/o Service Provider 9. Operating system c/o User c/o User c/o Service Provider c/o Service Provider 8. Web programming language to be used Can be increased based on requirements Can be increased based on requirements Currently unlimited Limited 7. Disk space Depends on the Hosting Plan Depends on the Hosting Plan Shared bandwidth Shared bandwidth 6. Bandwidth usage Technical specifications Turnkey solutions Build your own from scratch Blogger / Multiply / Wordpress Free website builders / webhosts Criteria
- 58. Examples of FreeWebsites http://thewebseye.instantaffiliatewebsite.com/ http://www.siterightnow.com/
- 59. Examples of free(or with minimal-fee) website builder sites http:// www.webeden.co.uk / http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/ http://www.one.com/
Editor's Notes
- #5 Types of accommodations: Virtual hosting each site has its own domain name and e-mail addresses Dedicated hosting provides all of the equipment and assumes all of the responsibility for technical support and maintenance
- #6 Main difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 : Collaborative, database-driven, dynamic User input is essential for the display of website data Web 1.0: Static Content are coded by programmers User input is not essential
- #15 For country suffix Primary domain name registrar: domains.ph (Philippines) – approx. $35/year W/o country suffix As low as $5/year (domain name registrars - other countries) Dreamhost, Network Solutions, GoDaddy
- #20 shared/dedicated hosting, etc. e.g. Dreamhost, Network Solutions, GoDaddy, Bluehost, Linux Panda *if you don’t have equipment, capital, etc.
- #25 *look of the website Need to hire graphic designer
- #27 Need to hire website programmer: - to implement design using programming language (PHP, ASP, HTML, CSS, etc.); create database if needed *no need if you have own equipment *ftp – remote; for security Others: sftp – secure ftp,