Luwak: a content management solution

Abstract

Purpose

To inform librarians about the benefits, costs, and technologies involved in implementing a content management system.

Design/methodology/approach

A discussion of how XML is used to separate content from presentation, how this technology is used in a home‐grown freeware application, and the results of converting a static website into a database driven one through the use of this application.

Findings

Demonstrates that converting to a dynamic, application driven web site results in a more flexible, efficient, and consistent web presence.

Research limitations/implications

Every library is unique and what worked well at Rensselaer might not work as well elsewhere. Luwak is currently only available to organizations at Rensselaer.

Practical implications

A useful primer on how a conversion like this happens and on the sort of features that can make a database driven web application run smoothly.

Originality/value

This paper provides a unique account of one libraries' experience in making the sort of transition that will become increasingly important for all library web sites.

Citation

Benzing, M. (2006), "Luwak: a content management solution", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 8-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378830610652077