GOAL: Unified Content Management System (CMS) for all THFI-affiliated databases
A Content Management System (CMS) is software that enables users to create, manage, store, and modify digital content without needing extensive coding knowledge. It essentially provides a user-friendly interface for building and maintaining websites, apps, and other digital platforms. CMS systems also facilitate collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on content simultaneously.
Anticipated Benefits for Database Users
A centralized dashboard and interface — would enable researchers to access all THFI-affiliated databases from a central location online.
Cross-database queryability - would allow users to search multiple databases at once.
Inter-database relationality - would help users discover instances in which the same individual (an enslaver or enslaved person) appears in multiple databases.
Anticipated Benefits for THFI Database Management Team
Centralized dashboard or interface — would enable the THFI data team to manage content across all databases, reducing the need to switch between tools or systems.
Faster deployment — would allow the THFI team to implement changes and updates for all databases at once.
Enhanced scalability - would allow for seamless accommodation of new databases or data sources without major overhauls.
Lower costs — due to reduced licensing, hosting, and support costs.