Getting to 9: Libraries, open source, and the power of consortia

Slide 1: Getting to 9: Libraries, open source, and the power of consortia Presented by Matthew “Buzzy” Nielsen Texas State Library & Archives Commission | April 10, 2008 http://www.creativecommons.org

Slide 3: Reason #1: Access

Slide 4: “'Free software' is a matter of liberty, not price. To understand the concept, you should think of 'free' as in 'free speech,' not as in 'free beer.'” Source: Richard Stallman, “The Free Software Definition” (GNU Project)

Slide 9: Reason #2: Frustration

Slide 11: But what about frustrating ILSs? Source: Marshall Breeding, “Perceptions 2007: An International Survey of Library Automation”

Slide 12: But what about frustrating ILSs? Source: Marshall Breeding, “Perceptions 2007: An International Survey of Library Automation”

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Slide 18: Reason #3: Economics

Slide 24: Training Texas libraries Train-the-Trainer: Specialize: Build training competencies Design specific training for in each region different functions: cataloging, maintenance, OPAC modification, etc. Target rural libraries: Evangelize: Travel to and deploy trainers As libraries are renewing ILS to libraries with little access contracts, encourage OS options

Slide 25: Access Frustration Economics

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