Viability of Adopting Open Source Integrated Library Systems in Indian Libraries: Perspectives of Commercial ILS Users
| Main Author: | Gireesh Kumar, T K |
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| Format: | Journal PeerReviewed Book |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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Geetanjali Research Publication, Punjab
, 2015
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| Online Access: |
http://eprints.rclis.org/28781/1/Viability%20of%20Adopting%20Open%20Source%20Integrated%20Library%20Systems%20in%20Indian%20Libraries%20Perspectives%20of%20Commercial%20ILS%20Users.pdf http://eprints.rclis.org/28781/ |
Daftar Isi:
- 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.