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From Open Source to Open Libraries.

Authors :
Krichel, Thomas
Source :
Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science & Technology. Dec2008, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p39-46. 8p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the development of open source system to open libraries. It reflects the creation of freely available digital libraries independent of end-user services or any specific usage made by end users. Libraries argue that the resources should be pooled to get access to non-free information for community members. Increasing free access information resources is considered the most trend libraries faced by libraries. It notes that libraries have opportunity to participate in creating open libraries the provide structural information on behalf of community members for free reuse by others which can be a value-added business model for them.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19316550
Volume :
35
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36066103