The MoDOT Innovation Library is an on-line list of all transportation publications created by the Missouri Department of Transportation. And, to be honest, it’s not so much a library as it is a static webpage. All files are saved and provided in PDF format. Moreover, previous cataloging records point directly to these files via their traditional URLs. I need to find a way to organize these files – hopefully in a way that is full-text searchable – and eventually provide access to them. I also have to do it without deleting the originals. Bottom line? I need to create something with tons of capabilities and to maintain what is already there. What are my options?

I could go with ContentDM and have the State Library help. My little library already does this with Connexion and Millennium.

I could use an open source piece of software like Omeka.

I could create a more organized and dynamic webpage.

I could leave the files on the server and simply revamp the main page.

To be honest I want to scrap the whole page, create a separate container for in-house publications, and create a library page in it’s pace. We don’t currently have one, but I’m not so sure if that will be allowed. Anyway, any suggestions out there?