1. Thinking about open source LMS?
- Author
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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