Thanks for all the database suggestions. The Scaffolding function Sean 
suggested is more perfect than I dreamed possible.
One day I'd probably benefit from learning the whole CodeIgniter 
framework; for now, this function will do just what I need.

Thanks so much!
Ken

Sean Hannan wrote:
> I was in a similar situation and I just used CodeIgniter's scaffolding (http://codeigniter.com/user_guide/general/scaffolding.html ) feature to allow my users to add/edit data.  It's pretty safe, and it looks neat and clean, too.
>
> Sean Hannan
> Web Developer, Sheridan Libraries
> Johns Hopkins University
>  
>   
>>>> Ken Irwin <[log in to unmask]> 07/30/08 9:35 AM >>> 
>>>>         
> Hi folks,
>
> I have some straightforward MySQL data tables that I would like to be 
> editable by some of my less- techy colleagues. I tend to think of 
> phpMyAdmin as a perfectly serviceable and reasonably interface for 
> updating database tables, but I'm told that it's kind of intimidating to 
> the uninitiated.
>
> Are there alternatives that are meant for non- admin- types? I'd want 
> something with read/write permissions, but that could be targeted at 
> just a few tables, wouldn't have any of the more potent tools (drop, 
> empty, etc.). In the ideal world, I might like something that would 
> prevent users from doing things like accidentally changing primary key 
> data and things like that.
>
> I've thought about writing something, but I suspect that would be 
> reinventing the wheel. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Ken
>
> --  
> Ken Irwin
> Reference Librarian
> Thomas Library, Wittenberg University
>   

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Ken Irwin
Reference Librarian
Thomas Library, Wittenberg University