Sharma, Dhirendra; Sirtaj, Rohit; Ahluwalia, P K; Singh, Vikram(INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)
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Abstract:
This paper describes a live project carried out towards the development of a dynamic web site of
University Institute of Information Technology, H.P. University, Shimla, using Joomla! an open
source web content management software as a pilot project. The main objective of developing this
pilot was to explore the versatility of an open source web Content Management Software as a
precursor to handle web content of a full blown website of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
including its library and student services. The experience gained and power & versatility of the
Joomla! explored to develop the dynamic web site of the institute are discussed in the paper as a
case study particularly in the ease of installing and managing the web content both static and
dynamic by non-technical man power in universities, libraries and administration. The hints and
guidelines to undertake such a task are also provided.