Open Source Software solutions in Indian libraries

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anilkumar Hanumappa ◽  
Mallikarjun Dora ◽  
Viral Navik
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Library Professionals

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the Open Source Software (OSS) market relevant to Indian libraries and more specifically, to review the existing library automation, i.e. Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and Digital Library (DL) software solutions. Design/methodology/approach – Survey method was adopted to collect data for this study and the sample population for this study included 356 library professionals. Findings – The study findings indicate presence of OSS like Koha and NewGenLib in the ILMS category and Dspace, Eprints and Greenstone in the DL software category in India. The study also indicates that there is considerable interest among Indian libraries to adopt or migrate to OSS. Research limitations/implications – The sample included largely, more than 80 percent, responses from the academic library segment and hence the results and analysis maybe more skewed to the academic library segment. However the implications of this study could be extended to other type of libraries and facilitate library professionals to make software choices with respect to library automation. Originality/value – In addition to exploring the opportunities of OSS implementation in Indian libraries, the study includes issues related to migration, implementation, budget, training, etc. The study would have value for library professionals and OSS vendors to understand the Indian library market in the context of OSS.

Library automation with cloud based ILMS Librarika: case study of Central University of South Bihar

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Yuvaraj
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Evaluative Study ◽  
Data Ownership ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to carry out an evaluative study of the cloud-based integrated library management solution (ILMS): Librarika. Design/methodology/approach An evaluation checklist was designed from the review of existing ILMSs as well as literature review. The checklist was distributed to the library staff of the Central University of South Bihar. Findings Librarika was found to be comparable with existing open-source ILMSs but lacked transparency of data. Librarika had all the features of the commonly available open-source ILMSs, like KOHA. However, respondents pointed out that Librarika had a better circulation module and online public access catalogue (OPAC) features compared to other ILMSs. Concerns over data ownership, migration and portability in the cloud were considered as the major bottlenecks in its adoption. Practical implications The study will help other libraries in decision-making who are considering Librarika for their ILMSs. Originality/value Till date, no evaluative study has been carried out on any cloud-based ILMS.

The current state of library open source software research

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Palmer ◽  
Namjoo Choi
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reference Source ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to assess the current state of research on open source software (OSS) in the library context. Design/methodology/approach – This study employs a descriptive literature review. It categorizes library OSS research according to a classification scheme developed for the study, and analyzes the research based on year published, publication outlet, type of software discussed, type of article, type of library, and article topic. Findings – The authors found significant research attention devoted to open source repository applications, online public access catalog (OPAC) software, and integrated library systems (ILS). The majority of article types employed were case studies and discussion pieces. When articles were focused on a specific library, it was dominantly an academic library. Article topics centered around OSS adoption, development, provision of foundational or introductory information, and OSS performance. Originality/value – The authors are not aware of any other study that surveys and synthesizes the literature on OSS in the library context. Not only does this study provide a reference source and classification scheme for those conducting future research in this area to utilize, but it also identifies areas in this field that have received the most research attention, as well as areas that could benefit from future studies. This study will prove helpful to scholars looking for directions to take their research.

scholarly journals PELATIHAN PENGELOLAAN PERPUSTAKAAN (OTOMASI PERPUSTAKAAN) DI SDN 1 WAMEO KECAMATAN BATUPOARO KOTA BAUBAU

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-168
Author(s):  
Azas Akbar ◽  
S Hafidhawati Andarias ◽  
Wa Ode Husnia
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Management System ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Free Open Source Software ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Free Open Source

Ketersediaan Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) sebagai aplikasi Free Open Source Software (FOSS) belum diketahui oleh pengelolah Perpustakaan sekolah pada umumnya. SDN 1 Wameo sebagai penyelenggara pendidikan sekolah dasar di Kota Baubau contohnya belum mengetahui pemanfaatan software yang dimaksud. Keadaan ini terbukti dengan ketersediaan komputer perpustakaan sekolah yang masih belum difungsikan sebagai perangkat utama dalam pengadministrasian perpustakaan sekolah. Kendala ini terjadi karena pengelola perpustakaan tidak mendapatkan akses informasi yang bisa dijadikan rujukan dalam pelaksanaan pengelolaan perpustakaan yang ideal. Hasil dan luaran dari PKM ini adalah peningkatan pemahaman dan keterampilan dari pengelolah Perpustakaan Sekolah SDN 1 Wameo berbasis (SLiMS). Diharapkan juga terwujud sistem administrasi sekolah yang sesuai Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP) yang bermuara sebagai sekolah dasar yang menjadi panduan sekolah lain dalam sistem pengelolaan perpustakaan yang terotomasi. Pada pelaksanaan program kemitraan masyarakat ini, Tim pengabdi menyediakan aplikasi (FOSS) berupa SliMS kepada pihak sekolah, melakukan pengenalan dan pelatihan penggunaan (SLiMS) kepada pengelolah perpustakaan, serta melakukan pendampingan penerapan (SLiMS) dan evaluasi.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN SISTEM OTOMASI DI PERPUSTAKAAN FAKULTAS ADAB DAN HUMANIORA UIN ALAUDDIN MAKASSAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-67
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azwar
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Management System ◽  
Automation System ◽  
System Implementation ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Service Activities ◽  
Free Open Source

The current information era encourages each organization to implement technology for various of easiness. The library as one of professional institutions develops automation system as form of the technology implementation. Senayan Library Management System or SLiMS is one of Free Open Source Softwares (FOSS) based web and used to build automation system in the library. Various service activities in the library can be implemented by using SLiMS. Library of Adab and Humaniora Faculty of UIN Alauddin, Makassar makes effort to implement the library automation system. This research wishes knowing more the automation system implementation, what service activities which have implemented and haven`t yet in automation system implementation, and the obstacles faced by Library of Adab and Humaniora Faculty of UIN Alauddin in automation system implementation.

Open source software for library systems – 2

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Adetoun A. Oyelude
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Informed Decision Making ◽  
Software Library ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management

Purpose This paper aims to concentrate on reviewing articles on open source software (OSS), found on the internet, that were published in the year 2016. Design/methodology/approach A critical look is taken at OSS generally as found in the literature and also on the commonly used OSS in libraries and information science work or research work. Findings It is hoped that this review will assist in pointing out the trends and aid in informed decision-making, as it concerns OSS. Social implications Akintomide (2016) described OSS as a part of human existence which is exhibited in mobile devices that run on the android operating system, to computers, laptops and servers that run on the Linux operating system, to other software (Library management software inclusive) that are open access. Originality/value The openness of it makes the users (libraries and scholars) leave documentation that steers how the open software technologies are implemented and by whom. They are free, have used communities, are vetted by users and are constantly in development.

Designing metadata schema for a human library: a prototype

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anupta Jana ◽  
Rosalien Rout
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Dublin Core ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Metadata Schema ◽  
Metadata Standards ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Library Professionals

Purpose In the absence of a working model for describing, managing and archiving the human library resources, this study aims to attempt a practical approach that will provide all the necessary information to the library users, library professionals and researchers. Design/methodology/approach Initially, different metadata standards, archival projects and attributes of the human books were reviewed to identify appropriate metadata standards that accurately describe the resources of the human library. A free and open-source software; DSpace was considered for implementing newly defined metadata schema in this study. Thereafter, a set of new subject entries was incorporated to standardize the contents of the human library. Findings This study finds that the widely used metadata schema – Dublin Core (DC) is not appropriate to describe the contents of the human book. It shows that selected metadata elements from the types – person and event of schema.org can be used for describing, organizing and archiving the resources of the human library. It further highlights that existing subject entries are not sufficient to standardize the contents of these types of resources. Research limitations/implications Two metadata fields in DSpace are strongly recommended by the DSpace community to consider in the input-forms.xml file, that is why the study could not completely omit DC metadata elements in describing human books. Originality/value The study provides a roadmap to the library professionals on the inclusion of new metadata schemas in describing the uniquely featured resources of the library.

Open source software using New GEN LIB: a case study of international management institutue Bhubaneswar

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 9-10
Author(s):  
Dheeraj Singh Negi
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
International Management ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Distribution Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Automation

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to develop and update database of books in the International Management Institute Bhubaneswar. The study presents the status of automation in International Management Institute Bhubaneswar. A properly computerized library will help its user with quick services. Library automation refers to mechanization of library housekeeping operations predominantly by computerization. Implement automated system using New Gen Lib (NGL) library integrated open source software to carry out the functions of the circulation section more effectively to provide various search option to know the availability of books in the library and generate the list of books due by the particular member and also overdue charges. NGL is an integrated software system with required models for small to very large libraries. Being an open source any library wanted to go for automation for their library housekeeping operations can make use of this software. Design/methodology/approach – Open source is a software development model and a software distribution model. In this model, the source code of programs is made freely available with the software itself, so that anyone can see, change and distribute it provided they abide by the accompanying license. In this sense, open source is similar to peer review, which is used to strengthen the progress of scholarly communication. The open source software differs from the closed source or proprietary software, which may only be obtained by some form of payment, either by purchase or by leasing. The primary difference between the two is the freedom to modify the software. An open system is a design philosophy antithetical to solutions designed to be proprietary. The idea behind it is that institutions, such as libraries, can build a combination of components and deliver services that include several vendors' offerings. Thus, for instance, a library might use an integrated library system from one of the major vendors in combination with an open source product developed by another library or by itself to better meet its internal or users' requirements. Findings – NGL free software is constantly being updated, changed and customized to meet the library's needs. While all of this is fine and dandy, and sounds like the win-win solution for your library, there are still pitfalls and hurdles we will need to overcome. Hopefully, this article provides some introductory information as to how to wean your library off of traditional computing products and dive into the pool of open source resources available today. Libraries in the developing countries are able to support electronic access, digital libraries and resource sharing because they are able to use Open sources Software (OSS). Even libraries in well-developed countries are becoming more inclined toward OSS to improve their services. Originality/value – To develop and updated database of books and other online/printed resources of the International Management Institute Bhubaneswar. To implement automated system using NGL library integrated open sources software. To carry out the charging and discharging functions of the circulation section and Provide Various search options to know the availability of books in the library.

scholarly journals Analisis Komparatif Sumber Tebuka (Open Source) Sistem Manajemen Perpustakaan Terpadu Antara Koha dan Newgenlib

Pustakaloka ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Setiawan Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Programming Language ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Management System ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Is Evaluation

Abstrak            Perkembangan Teknologi Informasi informasi yang semakin pesat berdampak kepada berkembangnya perangkat lunak dengan sumber terbuka  Open Source Software (OSS) seperti  LINUX (yang lebih kepada Sistem operasinya), MySQL (basis data) PHP, Perl, Pyton (bahasa pemograman). OSS yang telah dikembangkan seperti Koha dan NewGenLib merupakan suatu tawaran yang menarik bagi perpustakaan untuk mengembangkan sistem pengelolaan di perpustakaan.            Penelitian  ini memberikan analisis rinci mengenai perbandingan dari kedua jenis perangkat lunak, yaitu Koha (3.2.4) dan NewGenLib (3,0), sebagaimana yang akan dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Metodologi yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah "metode Evaluasi"            Hasil dari Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari sistem pengelolaan perpustakaan terpadu sumber terbuka (Open Source), yaitu Koha dan NewGenLib, untuk menginformasikan kepada pustakawan tentang pertimbangan apa yang harus dibuat ketika memilih sumber terbuka untuk sistem manajemen perpustakaan terpadu.                                                            AbstractDevelopment of Information Technology Information that increasingly rapidly affect the development of software with open source Open Source Software (OSS) such as LINUX (more to the operating system), MySQL (database) PHP, Perl, Pyton (programming language). Developed OSS such as Koha and NewGenLib are an attractive offer for libraries to develop library management systems.This study provides a detailed analysis of the comparison of the two types of software, ie Koha (3.2.4) and NewGenLib (3.0), as will be done in this study. The methodology used for this study is "Evaluation method"The results of this study aim to study open source integrated library management system (Open Source), that is Koha and NewGenLib, to inform the librarian about what considerations should be made when selecting open source for integrated library management system.

scholarly journals Developing Plugin e-DDC as an Additional Application for Senayan Library Management System with PHP Language Programming and MySQL Database

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Mohamad Rotmianto ◽  
Eko Wahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Open Source Software ◽  
Management System ◽  
Application Software ◽  
Library Management ◽  
National Education ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Development Methods ◽  
Free Open Source ◽  
Decimal Classification

Between Senayan Library Management System or usually called SLiMS and e-DDC (electronic Dewey Decimal Classification) now is the most popular library application software which has a lot of user, because it is simple to use, has an updating guarantee from its developers and off course both of them are free of charge. Although SLiMS and e-DDC are different application at all, as practically they are recommended to be used togather for library management. SLiMS is used for library automation and e-DDC is to find collection’s classification. Many users of SLiMS and e-DDC ever give suggestions about developing SLiMS with e-DDC include in its database, and then librarians will be easier to manage their libraries. Because of that suggestion, finally a plugin as an additional application for SLiMS has been created and developed. That plugin was build with PHP language programming and MySQL database. The purpose of this paper is to enrich about reference of development of library application, especially those based on Free Open Source Software (FOSS). This paper use Research and Development Methods. And the result of this paper is Plugin e-DDC for SLiMS which has released on May, 2nd 2015, in order to celebrate “National Education Day”.  

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