Renewing the Information Infrastructure of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek

Abstract

The Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB) is engaged in a major renewal of its information infrastructure. This article reviews the current information infrastructure and explains possible changes. It also lists a number of recommendations for development strategies to use available (browser) technology optimally, provide data in machine-readable formats (XML), comply with relevant protocols and standards and enhance modularity not only at the Koninklijke Bibliotheek but at other similar organisations as well.