Creating database-backed library Web pages : using open source tools / Stephen R. Westman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Westman, Stephen R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library Web sites--Design.

Library Web sites.

Web databases.

Web site development.

Open source software.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Database-backed Web pages provide many advantages for libraries: users get accurate and up-to-date information in real time, and site maintenance and data publishing are much easier. As appealing an idea as database-backed pages are, the "how-tos" of creating them remain a mystery to many librarians. This hands-on resource provides the tools to improve users' results by providing current data, make site maintenance and data publishing much easier, and even add new usefulness to existing data. Following these clear, step-by-step explanations, readers will find proven solutions for answers to qu

Contents:

Introduction

Databases basics

Setup and administration

Introduction to programming

Creating reports

Project design

Programming the application

Security-related techniques

Creating public interfaces

Development procedures.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8389-9848-8

OCLC:

299752158