Beyond PDF: Using Wordpress to Create Dynamic, Multimedia Library Publications

Tools like OJS, or bepress\u27 Digital Commons can make library-based journal and conference proceedings publishing easy and efficient, and can help libraries launch new publishing efforts quickly and successfully. However, they are often limited to PDF-based publications with little ability to integrate multimedia or dynamic functionality. The University of Minnesota Libraries recently launched a new publishing service for its campus community using Digital Commons, but found that some requested publications needed to go beyond static PDF publishing and the relatively strict journal volume/issue paradigm. In parallel to the Libraries\u27 open access journal and conference proceeding publishing, the University of Minnesota Libraries now also offers Wordpress based publishing for projects that require multiple content types, embedded media, news source integration, and other dynamic functionality . At this session learn more about the publications the U of M Libraries hosts on Wordpress, including scholarly columns, issue based titles, and open textbooks. We will also discuss project selection criteria, project scoping, site development processes, technical requirements and specifications, open licensing, and building the partnerships necessary to create compelling Wordpress based publications