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Author: Showers, Ben
Subjects: PUBLIC libraries, ACADEMIC libraries, LIBRARIES, COMPUTER software, DIFFUSION of innovations, INTEGRATED library systems (Computer systems), LIBRARY automation, ACCESS to information
Abstract: The article reports on the role that open source library management systems (LMS) can play in helping libraries increase their levels of efficiency and in developing new methods of resource procurement. In the article the author offers his opinions on the benefits, including lower costs, no vendor lock-ins, and increased adaptation and innovation, that are associated with implementing open source library management systems.
Published: 2013

Author: Showers, Ben
Subjects: *MOBILE communication systems, *ACADEMIC libraries, *LIBRARY users
Abstract: The article explores some mobile delivery projects by university libraries in London, England. It mentions that the projects involved investigating how mobile phones can improve the use of online library resources, the PhoneBooth project, and M-Biblio. It notes that mobile infrastructure changes the way research and educational information is used by library users. It also emphasizes that these projects come from the CityUniversity, the London School of Economics and University of Bristol.
Published: 2012

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