Computers in Libraries 2008 - Open Source Solutions to Offer Superior Service

What is Open Source
The Cathedral and the Bazaar
Eric S. Raymond
all users have ideas which should be shared
software built and maintained by users
strict contribution guidelines in place

Ubuntu Philosophy
At the core of the Ubuntu Philosophy are these core philosophical ideals:
Every computer user should have the freedom to download, run, copy, distribute, study, share, change and improve their software for any purpose, without paying licensing fees.
Every computer user should be able to use their software in the language of their choice.
Every computer user should be given every opportunity to use software, even if they work under a disability

Howard County Library
six library branches
over 5 million annual circulations
superbly supportive customer community
300 customer computers
Linux
250 staff computers
215 are Linux

Emotional Turmoil

Discomfort
We are information professionals; we must know it all
It has always been this way; others just do not understand
It is a bad idea; of course it will fail

We Must Know it All

Others Just Do Not Understand

Of Course it Will Fail

Open Source Community and the Library Profession
The library profession can learn from the open source community which is creating resources customers want and use
The open source community will benefit from the library profession's commitment to standards and service.

New Partnership Meet your next partners in information management the open source community

Products to Try http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ http://openoffice.org/ http://wikipedia.com/

Places to Start
http://hclibrary.org/oss2oss.php
http://www.ubuntu.com

Computers in Libraries 2008 - Open Source Solutions to Offer Superior Service

by Beth Tribe on Apr 18, 2008

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