Hi -

I create these types of systems on a routine basis.  Since a few people seem to be interested in building this type of system - i'll explain what is involved.    

If you want to have a web based search tool that queries a database - you need to put a few things in place.

1) web host - one that offers a database and a supports a glue language like ASP or PHP. (I use goDaddy - they offer a 1 year hosting package for less that $50 that offers a database and supports asp and php).
2) transfer data.  I dont' have a lot of experience with filemaker pro - but if you have your data in a Excel table you can easily convert it to a mySQL database that resides on a web server.  
3) web based form.  A developer can write a form in ASP or PHP that will allow an administrator to add/delete and update records in your database.  If you want your database to be searchable than you also need to have your developer write a search tool.

Setting up something like this will allow you to maintain your database via the web.  The public will instantly see your changes.

I hope this helps. 

Julie Griffey

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kaia Landon 
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  Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:07 AM
  Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Content Management Systems


  Please respond to the list!  We are currently thinking of doing something similar, and I haven't been able to find any good information.  
  Thanks,
  Kaia 

  Kaia Landon
  Curator of Education
  Mesa Historical Museum 


  On Jan 11, 2008 8:51 PM, Gail Kana Anderson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

    Does anyone have any experience using a content management system to
    run their website that would directly link to a database of collection
    information.  I would be interested in comments and of course the good
    and the bad. 

    Thank you for your help and any ideas.

    Gail

    Gail Kana Anderson
    Assistant Director/Curator of Collections
    Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
    The University of Oklahoma
    555 Elm Avenue
    Norman, OK  73019-3003 
    t. 405.325.1664; f. 405.325.7696
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