Database‐backed library Web pages

Abstract

This article examines the use of databases as back‐ends to creating library Web pages and seeks to provide a starting point for librarians who want to get involved in this activity. It looks at books and articles on the topic and explores the advantages of this approach and provides examples of and information on the various ways librarians have used this technology to provide information on the Web more effectively. Examples of library applications on the Web and pointers where the reader can find more information as well as software and other tools used in some of these applications will be provided. While the article will discuss some technical details, it is aimed at a general audience.

Citation

Westman, S. (2001), "Database‐backed library Web pages", The Electronic Library, Vol. 19 No. 6, pp. 424-432. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006513