Helps in use and application of open source software

1. International Journal of Trends in Library and Information Science
Volume1 issue 6 June 2012 © ansari
Use And Application Of Open Source Software For Modern
Integrated Library Management System And Digital Libraries An
Overview
Iqbal Ahmad Ansari Faculty Librarian, DEI (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra-282110 (U.P.) Contact
No +91-9450427212, E-mail- iqbal360@gmail.com
Abstract
The term open source describes practices in production and development that promote access to the end
product's source materials which is freely available throughout the web. The present paper discusses the
availability of information about Use and Application of Open Source Software for Modern Integrated
Library Management systems and Digital Libraries. For that concept, OSS packages are available for
organizations and individuals to create Library Management Systems (LMS) and Digital Libraries (DLs)
free of cost. Today?s market many commercial products are available. However, many institutions may not
be able to afford the cost of using commercial products. Therefore, an alternative solution in such situations
would be open source software. This paper is focusing on reviewing open source packages currently
available. The review will focuses on the abilities to perform some basic components which are traditional
services, ILL management, managing electronic materials and common management system such as
security, alert system and statistical reports. In addition, environment, basic requirement and supporting
aspects of each open source package are also mentioned.
Keywords: Open Source Software (OSS), Digital Libraries (DLs), Library Management Systems (LMS),
ILL Management.
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