Content Management Systems

The following table was created from inspiration of using Omeka and ContentDM in my undergrad work. During our class discussions on CMSs I found it difficult to track the different systems and why some would be better than others. Therefore, I created this chart to compare the CMSs in class and the CMSs I have worked with in the past. If I were a GLAM institution I would do more research into this comparative table based on the resources available to my institution and what would be needed from it (i.e. strictly collection management, exhibit organization, online displays, etc).

Site Name	CMS	Paid	System	Software Version	Unique Aspects
EMu	Yes	Yes	PC	managed by Axiell *****	Used by Hunterian.
Mimsy XG	Yes	Yes	Mac & PC	managed by Axiell *****	Used throughout world
Axiell Coll.	Yes	Yes	PC	***** (see below)	Used throughout world
Omeka	Yes	Open Source	Omeka.net works anywhere. Mac or PC access.	Omeka S- 3.1.1 Omeka Classic- 3.0.1	Allows for digital exhibit creation
CONTENTDm	Yes	Yes	PC, but the web version may be used on most browsers so I guess mac can utilize it.	Unknown- managed by OCLC	More for libraries, archives rather than museums. Managed by OCLC

Resources:

*****: from the Aixell FAQ website- “How will my software be kept up to date? New versions of the software are being released frequently and these are part of your support and maintenance contract. We always provide instructions for performing an upgrade, but if you would prefer for us to do the work for you, we can do that work at our standard day rate. Upgrading to a new version does not affect your license fees.”

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