Use of open source software in the learning resource centre of Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology: a case study

Giri, Rabishankar and Sengar, D.-S. Use of open source software in the learning resource centre of Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology: a case study. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2011, vol. 58, n. 1, pp. 41-48. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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Provides an insight into the practical aspects of selection and implementation of Open Source Software (OSS) for managing the activities and services of a library or an information centre. Identifies that a main pre-requisite for OSS use in libraries is for the librarian to be able to harness the potential capabilities of its staff by motivating them effectively. Finds that OSS is more future oriented and more easily amenable for customization and can be an effective low- cost alternative to their proprietary counterpart

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: NewGenLib, Open Source Software, Library Automation
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology
L. Information technology and library technology > LJ. Software.
L. Information technology and library technology > LQ. Library automation systems.
Depositing user: Dr. Rabishankar Giri
Date deposited: 28 Nov 2012
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:24
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/18058

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