The Study on the Open Source Digital Library Software for Institutional Repository in India: A Survey
Author(s): Goutam Biswas
Abstract - As Dspace and Greenstone embark on their second decade, this article offers a retrospective analysis of their development, highlighting key challenges encountered and lessons learned in building and implementing a comprehensive open-source system for constructing digital libraries on a global scale. The DSpace and Greenstone Digital Library Software have played crucial roles in promoting the practical application of digital library technology globally, with a particular focus on developing countries. Open-source digital library packages have gained significant recognition and usage in recent years. For cost-effective development of digital libraries, using open-source software is highly recommended. This paper presents the findings of an online survey examining the adoption and usability of open-source digital library software across various organizations. The survey aimed to assess the extent to which organizations have implemented these open-source solutions and to compare the features of the most popular OSS digital library software packages.
Keywords - Open Source Software, Digital Library, Greenstone Digital Library, and Dspace.
Cite This Article As: Biswas, G. (2018) The Study on the Open Source Digital Library Software for Institutional Repository in India: A Survey. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 4(2) 61-72. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1332 Page: 61-72 Publication Date: 06 Dec 2018