The Use of Open Source Technologies in Effective Library Services : An Overview

Chidi, Onuoha Kalu, Chioma, Onyinyechi Nzeh and Oluchi, Chidozie The Use of Open Source Technologies in Effective Library Services : An Overview. Gloryland Journal of Library and Information Science, 2021, vol. 3, n. 4, pp. 236-243. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

Technology is gradually taking over every aspect of human endeavour and many organizations or institutions are following the trend in their services or operations. therefore, library which is seen as the gateway of knowledge should not be left out. There is no doubt that open source technology is now an emerging technological trend that drives success today and will do so in the future. This paper discussed the use of open source technologies in effective library services. This paper explains the concept of open source and the need for open source. It also discusses the concept of open source technology or software and mentions some of the benefits of open source technology, which includes its flexibility, reliability, quality of use and support options. There are emerging open source technologies, which includes opens source in machine learning, the R programming language, blockchains and Bitcoin, open source and cyber security, open source and virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, open source and cloud computing. The paper also discusses the use of open source technology in library services and its examples.

English abstract

Item type:	Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords:	Open source, Library, Digital library, Technology, Library services, Blockchain
Subjects:	A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information. > AA. Library and information science as a field.
Depositing user:	Oluchi Chidozie
Date deposited:	07 Oct 2023 21:21
Last modified:	07 Oct 2023 21:21
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/44725

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