Towards an Open Source-First Praxis in Libraries.

In terms of utility and technical quality, open-source software solutions have become a common option for many libraries. As barriers to adoption have been reduced and systems such as FOLIO appear poised to change the landscape of LIS technology, it is worth examining how the use of open source can...

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Publicado en:Information Technology & Libraries Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 1 - 22
Autor principal: McIlwain, J. Robertson
Formato: tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Library Association Dec2023
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          Libraries Trends
          Software Economics
          Library Automation Methods
          Librarianship
          Access to Information
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