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1. From Web Server to Portal: One Library's Experience with Open Source Software.

Author

McDonald, Robert H. and Jannik, Catherine M.

Subjects
*LIBRARIES, *OPEN source software, *RESEARCH, *COMPUTER software, *COMPUTER software industry, *CASE studies
Abstract

Research libraries increasingly seek user-centered customizable library portals. Portal software allows seamless access and delivery of library electronic resources through either proprietary or open source portal solutions. This article examines the implementation of the My Library open source portal software application at the Auburn University Libraries. It addresses the history of the open source movement and its place in library culture, particularly within research libraries. The Auburn University Libraries' experience provides a case study for portal evaluation, selection, and implementation. The article also discusses the future implications of such systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004
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2. Sustainable Communities for Software: Variations on a Theme.

Author

McDonald, Robert H.

Subjects
*OPEN source software, *FREEWARE (Computer software), *VIRTUAL communities, *COMPUTER software development, *EDUCATION, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *COMPUTER software industry, *HIGHER education, *MOTIVATION (Psychology)
Abstract

The article focuses on the concept of building online communities that leverage software development among colleges and universities and discusses issues related to it. It is stated that the use of open-source software has risen within the higher education community as a working, open-source alternative to learning management systems. Reportedly, however, there hasn't been enough interest in working together as an academic community to jointly develop academic-specific open-source software tools as a whole . It further suggests that in order to drive the development of academic community-sourced software, commitment and motivation need to be established among colleges and universities to support software products that are cost-effective.

Published
2009

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