Assignment 3- CMS and library websites

I interviewed Carolyn Leavitt, a volunteer for the North Plains Public Library in North Plains, Oregon. I chose North Plains after reading a blog from Meredith Farkas where she asked readers to submit good examples of libraries using WordPress. I wanted to interview someone who used CMS in a public library setting specifically because public libraries are my focus.

Mrs. Leavitt created the Web site and maintains it for the library. She chose WordPress because as a first-timer using CMS, WordPress seemed like the easiest to learn and use. Below is our discussion:

How and where did you hear about content management systems?
From the internet. We looked at many other programs before choosing WordPress.

What was your motivation for adopting a CMS for your library website?
Ease of use.

What was your decision making criteria?
Usability, versatility, low cost.

Why did you choose WordPress?
It was the best I found.

What are the important benefits or advantages of WordPress over the old system or another CMS system you've used in the past?
No experience with an older system.

How was the learning curve?
Moderate.

Have you encountered any drawbacks to WordPress?
None so far.

Have you had any feedback from the community since beginning the useof WordPress?
They love our new website.