Open Source and Libraries: Kathryn Greenhill
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An introductory level session that defines Open Source, outlines
how it fits in with library philosophies and practice in order to
help library staff make informed decisions about Open Source
software for their libraries.
Includes:
1....
An introductory level session that defines Open Source, outlines
how it fits in with library philosophies and practice in order to
help library staff make informed decisions about Open Source
software for their libraries.
Includes:
1. Definition of Open Source
2. Open Source as a licence
3. Open Source as software development method
4. Widely used Open Source Software
5. Who is using Open Source Software?
6. Library Specific Open Source Software
7. Barriers and benefits for Open Source Software.
Presented as an "L Plate" session at the VALA2010 Conference at
the Melbourne Convention Centre, 8 February 2010.
Slides are available at :
http://www.slideshare.net/sirexkat/open-source-software-and-libraries
