A "lofiAPI": Using open source applications and simple XML to build a library web service

Web services allow libraries to share data and resources outside of traditional applications. The document discusses how Montana State University Libraries created a simple API called "lofiAPI" using open source tools like PHP, MySQL, and XML to provide access to library data. It provides examples of other libraries that have created web services, the benefits of the single source, multiple endpoint model, and encourages attendees to experiment with building their own mashups and APIs.