One element of the new design is that location information for libraries and service points is now managed in a central place. This allows address information to be edited in one place and then automatically propogated to all our websites, ensuring pages always show current information. A new branch in the CQ content tree, not […]
Category: Websites (CQ/AEM)
Relating to CUL Websites (CQ/AEM)
Launching the New LibraryWeb
As you all are hopefully well aware, our almost year-long effort to redesign the Libraries primary public website is approaching its conclusion. The new site will go live in soft-launch on June 3. Hopefully all LibraryWeb content contributors are keeping up with Libraries Website Redesign Blog. There's a lot of critical information there, so we […]
StaffWeb Transition Issues
Although the new StaffWeb is live and most of the content is now managed by CQ, the Libraries' Web CMS, the LDPD web team is still finishing up some remaining tasks to complete the transition. Here's the list of outstanding issues, and we'll keep this up to date as we work to resolve them over […]
Launching the New StaffWeb
Welcome to the new StaffWeb site, https://culis.columbia.edu/! Besides the new look and feel, some other things are noticeably different. It was determined by content owners that some of the content in the old site was no longer needed, so that content is not there. Work is still underway to complete the transition. If you notice […]
LibraryWeb CQ Training Thursday
Thursday (17 May) afternoon, there will be a LibraryWeb CQ Training in Butler 306. New trainees have priority seating; howevr, if you would like a "CQ for LibraryWeb" refresher, please RSVP and plan to be there from 1:00 to 3:30. Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis based on RSVP. If there seems […]
CQ Upgrade Process Complete
On Monday, 23 January, we completed the system and server upgrade work. CQ 5.4 is now up and running. We are continuing the process of cleaning up LWeb content as needed following the system changes. We will be providing ongoing information about the improvements and changes that 5.4 brings. […]
CQ Upgrade Work Continues
The Web CMS upgrade to the latest version of CQ is ongoing. We’ve overcome some unexpected technical difficulties, and now expect to have the system back online sometime on Friday. We will send an email when the upgrade is complete and it’s safe to login. The upgrade brings important changes to the underlying architecture of […]
CQ Upgrade and Outage!
CQ is NOT available. From today through Thursday, we will be upgrading our version of CQ. We hope to complete the update on Thursday morning, January 19. Please do not attempt to use the system until you receive a confirmation email stating that the upgrade is complete. We will send out follow-up messages and blog […]
Formatting links in CQ
It’s important to format hyperlinks on your pages correctly to make maintenance as easy as possible. If you use relative links, CQ can track the relationships between LibraryWeb pages, and automatically update your hyperlinks if a page is moved. Remember, the CU Libraries site will be redesigned soon, and you don’t want to be left […]
Working with CourseWorks Guides in CQ
There are two types of CourseWorks guides: general subject guides and course-specific subject guides. For a general subject guide, you will need the four-character department code (PHIL = Philosophy). For a course-specific guide, you will need the four-character department code and the course number (HIST = History Department; course number G4000 Section 001). Editing an existing […]