The Cover Pages is an extensive online reference collection dedicated to supporting the XML family of markup language standards and related structured information standards. Established by Robin Cover in 1986, this public-access knowledgebase is designed to promote open and interoperable solutions that safeguard digital information and enhance data processing quality. It offers a wide array of resources and reference materials on technologies compatible with SGML and XML, including object modeling, semantic nets, and document production systems.

Additionally, The Cover Pages addresses social concerns related to distributed and public sector issues, such as privacy and open standards. The site aims to provide a comprehensive and representative collection that serves various jurisdictions across academia, government, and industry, while fostering a commitment to continual growth and introspection. With an emphasis on usability, it includes a dedicated search facility and index for easy navigation, ensuring that users can efficiently find the information they need in this valuable repository of knowledge.