Thank you for your interest in maintaining campus Web content. You do not have to be a Web expert to maintain pages for your area. The publishing system we use is designed for people with a basic familiarity with office software and an average comfort level with Web browsing.

 

Step 1: Purchase the Necessary Software

Most people will require licenses for Adobe Contribute and Contribute Publishing Server. These can by purchased through MSD by faxing an IDR to Elizabeth (Lizzy) Lanier (1-3486) in ITSS. The cost for licensing is $59 per user (Click here for IDR).

If you already have web publishing software installed on your computer and do not need to purchase a Contribute license, please indicate this point on Web Publishing Access Form.

 

Step 2: Request Access

Submit the Web Publishing Access Form. Submission of this form alerts Web Content that you need access to the web server.

It also begins a chain of events coordinated by Web Content and ITSS that includes the installation of necessary software. Once the Web Publishing Access Form and the completed IDR have been received, Workstation support will install Contribute and test new connection to web server.

 

Step 3: Get Training

Webcontent provides a variety of training opportunities, including one-on-one and/or small group training (via web-connect/conference call or in person-- each by appointment only), bi-monthly HR-sponsored training sessions, or self-paced multimedia tutorials. We can even give you access to a student practice area where you can safely learn Contribute.

Also, take advantage of Contribute's built-in tutorial. While in Contribute, click "Help" in the menu bar then "Contribute Tutorial", or click "Get Started" in the bottom section of the left-hand panel labeled "How Do I...". There are also updates, help files and a tutorial on the Adobe website.