Open source software adoption for academic libraries

Saleh Al Zeheimi, Saleh Sulaiman and Zeki, Akram M. and Mohamed Razi, Mohamed Jalaldeen (2017) Open source software adoption for academic libraries. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-418-761-3

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Abstract

This study aims to explore the main factors facilitating or inhibiting the adoption of OSS in academic libraries. It also focuses on the decisions that IT managers make about OSS adoption. This study contributes different from previous studies in the terms of: (1) the samples was collected from the Omani libraries; (2) the research framework is developed based on technology adoption theory attributes and; (3) it uses a multi-method approach that provides an opportunity to triangulate the study’s results. The multi-method approach had increase the reliability of the findings by triangulating the results with theory and literature. This research has contributed to knowledge by adding new factors that influence technology adoption. Based on the findings of this research, OSS has been identified as a viable alternative to proprietary software for academic libraries in Oman

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	6153/75209
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Open source, Software, Academic libraries
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z719 Libraries (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology
Depositing User:	Akram M Zeki
Date Deposited:	09 Oct 2019 14:47
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2019 14:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/75209

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