Managing Content and Electronic Resources on the NIST Virtual Library (NVL)

摘要

In May 2002, the Information Services Division (ISD) of Technology Services (TS) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) launched a redesigned Web site and implemented a dual content management system (CMS) that greatly facilitates maintenance of the division's Web site, the NIST Virtual Library (NVL). Content on the NVL is managed using an off-the-shelf content management system, eMPower, and an in-house SQL database, the NVL Resources Administration System. Together these systems provide a seamless interface for NVL users, while allowing ISD staff to easily and quickly create and edit Web pages. This paper will describe the team effort of Reference Services staff and Information Technology (IT) staff in designing, populating, implementing and maintaining the two systems. It will also discuss the training process that allows more than 20 ISD staff members to have ownership of various sections of the NVL.