Open source software in small libraries: Myths and realities

Awang Abu Bakar, Normi Sham and Mansor, Yushiana (2014) Open source software in small libraries: Myths and realities. In: Information and Communication Technology for The Muslim World (ICT4M), 2014 The 5th International Conference on, 17-18 Nov. 2014, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Open source softwares provide great opportunities for the sharing libraries and information centres. This paper demonstrates the applications of Koha and DSpace at the Hamzah Fansuri Resource Centre, at the Kulliyyah of ICT, IIUM. The successful implementations of both softwares exemplify how small libraries can deploy open source solutions to enhance the delivery of information services. Several misconceptions have been found to delay the decision of small libraries in automating their libraries. This paper seeks to uncover some myths about open source softwares as gathered from individuals managing small libraries. With proper palnning and administration, adoption of open source softwares in small libraries could enhance the role of libraries in society and strengthen cooperation among libraries in the Muslim world.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Additional Information:	3509/42798 ISBN 9781479962426
Uncontrolled Keywords:	open source, libraries, koha, Dspace, automation, digital library
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science
Depositing User:	Dr Yushiana Mansor
Date Deposited:	12 May 2015 14:14
Last Modified:	12 Jun 2018 09:35
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/42798

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