Perch

= Perch = toc Perch is a content management system. A content management system handles the information contained within a website. A review of the CMS Perch by David Lowry provides beneficial feedback. David states “I came across the Perch CMS and almost instantly knew it would be the right fit for the job. Perch is pretty simple: it has quite a small functionality set, a very clear and linear management console, a fantastic support channel manned by Drew McLellan himself, providing helpful and very prompt responses.

Libsuccess.org lists the following as benefits of using a CMS. “The advantages of using a CMS to build a library website include: Separation of content, logic, and data Ability for multiple content providers (many staff members can edit the website, rather than just one expert) Easier or automatic integration with Web 2.0 tools (built in RSS for instance) Many cool add-ons that provide added functionality to the website (an Events Calendar for instance)”

Implications
As a general rule, librarians enjoy classification and organization. The use of Perch would follow that rule and keep the library website ordered and neat. The Perch CMS allows edits by clients and designers alike. Perch is advertised as a really little content management system but has qualities that can handle all kinds of website both big and small.

Examples


Lowry, D. (2010, April 26). New CMS Review-Perch. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from [] Farkas, M. (2010, November 11). Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from []
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