Web maintenance by committee?

[Robert Terry]

We developed an Aquisition Qualification Utilization Investigation Plan 
(AQUIP) which is used by a cross section of staff to determine what we 
include/improve.  Our library is at rbse.mountain.net/mpcs/ .  The 
organization and continuity of information is handled by our Library 
specific interface.  For instance an asset remains "in production" when 
added to database until it is reviewed using established guidelines 
within AQUIP.  The latest version of interface is MOREplus 3.0 (a 
distributed version).  We now have ability to seamlessly interoperate 
with other libraries so their holdings are being subjected to decisions 
proprogated out of AQUIP (BTW its at rbse.mountain.net/MOREplus/ with new 
enhancements mentioned at User Group page at rbse.mountain.net/MPUG/).

Before I get slammed again, yes it is a commercial product, and to it 
costs $20,000, along with the price for Oracle.  Though we do provide it 
to Academic groups for $9,500 and Oracle has an equally paired discount.  
Wellhope this helps, and feel free to email me directly if you need more 
details.  I hate long messages in this forum.

Bob Terry


On Tue, 25 Feb 1997, Beth Dierauer wrote:

> Here at the Library of Michigan, our website is maintained
> by a team, comprised of representatives from each division.
> We do not have any one individual who is "in charge"; i.e.
> no "webmaster," or "website manager."
> 
> We are wondering how other libraries handle workflow and
> maintenance issues in similar team settings. How do you
> gather information to be added to the web in  a timely
> fashion? Who is responsible for actually putting content on
> the web? What are procedures for reviewing content? How do
> you maintain a unified "tone" on your web site, if different
> individuals are producing the content?
> 
> I have searched the list archives for information on this
> topic, but not found anything relevant.
> 
> Please reply to the list.
> 
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