Open Source movement in Indian libraries: an analytical study

Dora, Mallikarjun and Maharana, Bulu and Jena, Shasikanta Open Source movement in Indian libraries: an analytical study., 2008 . In Emerging Trends and Technlogies in LIbraries and Information Services, JIIT University, Noida, 2008. [Conference paper]

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The entry of Open Source Software (OSS) in to the library scenario creates new opportunities in the organization and management of information. Now the librarians are taking great advantage of OSS for empowering the libraries and introducing new services using current tools and technologies for acquiring, organizing and disseminating information more efficiently and effectively. The paper provides a basic idea on OSS, and examine how Indian libraries are using different open source tools in libraries for functions such as building institutional repository, digital library development, content management, website creation, library automation and other web based services. Further the paper highlights major open source software used in Indian libraries and tries to comparatively evaluate heir problems and prospects.

Item type:	Conference paper
Keywords:	Open Source Software, Content Management Software, Library Automation Software, Libraries (India)
Subjects:	G. Industry, profession and education. > GB. Software industry. H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HC. Archival materials. H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HI. Electronic Media. H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HP. e-resources. H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HS. Repositories. J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum. > JG. Digitization. J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum. > JH. Digital preservation. L. Information technology and library technology > LJ. Software.
Depositing user:	Mallikarjun Dora
Date deposited:	18 Apr 2012
Last modified:	02 Oct 2014 12:22
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/16845

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