Viability of Adopting Open Source Integrated Library Systems in Indian Libraries: Perspectives of Commercial ILS Users

Gireesh Kumar, T. K. Viability of Adopting Open Source Integrated Library Systems in Indian Libraries: Perspectives of Commercial ILS Users. International Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2015, vol. 2, n. 6, pp. 69-80. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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Open source software is becoming first option for automating libraries in most countries even though adoption of open source integrated library system (OSILS) is still at an infant stage in India. OSILS enable libraries to gain more flexibility and freedom in managing and distributing resources than commercial software with license restrictions. The paper examines the perceptions of commercial Integrated Library System (ILS) users on adopting OSILS in Indian libraries. The study identifies the major hindrances to adoption of OSILS in Indian libraries. The study revealed that OSILS had a major impact on the market of proprietary software. Even though OSILS increases the efficiency of the library services it needs additional effort of staff in-terms of its local customization and maintenance, which requires more technical expertise than proprietary software.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Integrated library system, library automation, open source integrated library system, Open source software, OSILS, OSS, commercial ILS
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology > LJ. Software.
L. Information technology and library technology > LQ. Library automation systems.
Depositing user: Dr. Gireesh Kumar T. K.
Date deposited: 15 Jan 2016 18:22
Last modified: 16 Sep 2020 20:10
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/28781

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