Open Source Softwares for Libraries: An Overview
Authors : Dr. Manjunath G Lamani & Dr. Mariraj Vasudev Sedam
An Open Source Software (OSS) is a software, that users have the ability to run, copy, distribute, study, change, share and improve for any purpose. Information and communications technology has played a major role on libraries. Libraries have now been completely dependent on providing new services to its users based on computer applications. Different computer programs are available for libraries to provide range of services from library automation, library website management, knowledge management, digital library management to document editing. To manage vast amount of digital information, libraries need some computer applications which takes care of their requirements.
Keywords - Open Source Software, Information Communication Technology (ICT), OSS, Library Technology, Information Technology.
DOI : 10.26761/IJRLS.7.1.2021.1390 DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.7.1.2021.1390
Cite This Article As: Lamani M.G., Sedam M.V. (2021). Open Source Softwares for Libraries: An Overview. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 7(1) 176-180. www.ijrls.in
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Publication Date : 25 March 2021