The Schumacher Institute is a UK-based charity and think tank with around 270 fellows worldwide - from senior academics to early-stage researchers. The organization needed a clean way to share its growing library of discussion papers, research and policy documents. Document Library Pro gave them exactly that.
Replacing a clunky system with a professional document library
Before switching to Document Library Pro, the Schumacher Institute relied on a basic plugin that felt limited. Ian Roderick, who manages most of the website, went looking for something better - and the plugin's interface stood out straight away.
"The interface of Document Library Pro looked good. It seems to do the job nicely," said Ian. Setup was straightforward too. "It was up and running straight away," he added, noting that the transition was also a good opportunity to audit existing files and clear out anything outdated.
It was up and running straight away. It's also quite a good time to have a bit of an audit and clear out stuff you don't need and start afresh.
Ian Roderick
A document hub for fellows and the public
Today, the institute uses Document Library Pro to organize discussion papers, research and policy documents across multiple pages. Fellows and visitors can browse and download content with ease, and filtering options help them find what they need. For a charity managing contributions from hundreds of fellows, having a professional document hub makes a real difference.
Ian would also recommend the plugin to other organizations in a similar position. "I would recommend it if people were looking for something like that," he said. "I've never had any problems or hiccups with it."
Why charities and nonprofits choose Document Library Pro
The Schumacher Institute is one of many nonprofits and charities using Document Library Pro to manage documents on WordPress. If your organization needs a simple way to publish research, board documents or policies online, this case study shows how quickly you can get set up - with no technical headaches.