Intranet 2.0 from a Project Management Perspective

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Main Authors: Sharpe, Paul A., Vacek, Rachel E.
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Language:en
Published: 2010
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author Sharpe, Paul A.
Vacek, Rachel E.
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Vacek, Rachel E.
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Vacek, Rachel E.
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contents Intranet 2.0 from a Project Management Perspective Sharpe, Paul A. Vacek, Rachel E. Information Management Internet Database Management Systems Knowledge Management Computer System Design Gateway Systems Web Sites Academic Libraries Program Administration Program Implementation User Needs (Information) Navigation (Information Systems) Library Automation Library Development Library intranets require flexibility and efficiency and enhance the internal communication and collaborative nature of creating and organizing the institution's information. At the University of Houston Libraries, the focus was on public services, so little attention was given to the intranet--the tool every department relied on for quick access to their content. Text-heavy, static Web pages with poor organization and outdated information made the site unusable. In 2008, the University of Houston Libraries assembled a team to begin the considerable task of redesigning the intranet with Drupal, a popular open source content management system that would allow for interactive information sharing, user-centered design, and new ways of collaboration. This article outlines on the overall project management of the intranet redesign process, including methods used for collecting staff feedback, evaluating existing and potential content, creating a new information architecture focused on departments and committees, establishing new internal communication channels, creating staff enthusiasm and buy-in, and training the entire library staff. (Contains 4 figures.)
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spellingShingle Intranet 2.0 from a Project Management Perspective
Sharpe, Paul A.
Vacek, Rachel E.
Information Management
Internet
Database Management Systems
Knowledge Management
Computer System Design
Gateway Systems
Web Sites
Academic Libraries
Program Administration
Program Implementation
User Needs (Information)
Navigation (Information Systems)
Library Automation
Library Development
Intranet 2.0 from a Project Management Perspective Sharpe, Paul A. Vacek, Rachel E. Information Management Internet Database Management Systems Knowledge Management Computer System Design Gateway Systems Web Sites Academic Libraries Program Administration Program Implementation User Needs (Information) Navigation (Information Systems) Library Automation Library Development Library intranets require flexibility and efficiency and enhance the internal communication and collaborative nature of creating and organizing the institution's information. At the University of Houston Libraries, the focus was on public services, so little attention was given to the intranet--the tool every department relied on for quick access to their content. Text-heavy, static Web pages with poor organization and outdated information made the site unusable. In 2008, the University of Houston Libraries assembled a team to begin the considerable task of redesigning the intranet with Drupal, a popular open source content management system that would allow for interactive information sharing, user-centered design, and new ways of collaboration. This article outlines on the overall project management of the intranet redesign process, including methods used for collecting staff feedback, evaluating existing and potential content, creating a new information architecture focused on departments and committees, establishing new internal communication channels, creating staff enthusiasm and buy-in, and training the entire library staff. (Contains 4 figures.)
title Intranet 2.0 from a Project Management Perspective
topic Information Management
Internet
Database Management Systems
Knowledge Management
Computer System Design
Gateway Systems
Web Sites
Academic Libraries
Program Administration
Program Implementation
User Needs (Information)
Navigation (Information Systems)
Library Automation
Library Development
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ896851