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| In the last decade or so open source software became a defining factor in how librarians perceived ‘open’ library systems. Open source library systems such as Koha gained market share were often seen in terms of a ‘battle’ with the more common proprietary solutions. With the rise of cloud computing, software ‘platforms’ have come to dominate. Because the solution is hosted in the cloud, rather than implemented on local servers, the underlying technology becomes of less concern. These platforms, including Library Services Platforms (LSPs) typically embrace open source components and combine them with proprietary solutions. The value of a ‘platform’, as opposed to a software ‘product’ comes not only from its own features, but from its ability to connect to external solutions, data, and processes. To do this it needs to be ‘open’ in terms of data and the ability to integrate, via (typically open) application programming Interfaces (APIs), with other products which may be developed by customers or provided by other independent software vendors (ISVs). This, open interoperability, perspective is now a more fruitful way to consider open library systems. | In the last decade or so open source software became a defining factor in how librarians perceived ‘open’ library systems. Open source library systems such as Koha gained market share were often seen in terms of a ‘battle’ with the more common proprietary solutions. With the rise of cloud computing, software ‘platforms’ have come to dominate. Because the solution is hosted in the cloud, rather than implemented on local servers, the underlying technology becomes of less concern. These platforms, including Library Services Platforms (LSPs) typically embrace open source components and combine them with proprietary solutions. The value of a ‘platform’, as opposed to a software ‘product’ comes not only from its own features, but from its ability to connect to external solutions, data, and processes. To do this it needs to be ‘open’ in terms of data and the ability to integrate, via (typically open) application programming Interfaces (APIs), with other products which may be developed by customers or provided by other independent software vendors (ISVs). This, open interoperability, perspective is now a more fruitful way to consider open library systems. | ||
| + | **[[https://www.kenchadconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Open_-Library_Systems_Ken_CHAD_UKSG_May2022.pdf|Open library systems – a new perspective]] Presentation at the UKSG conference May 2022** \\ | ||
| + | Over the last decade or so, open-source software became, for many, the chief factor in defining open library systems. This paper argues the need for a new, wider perspective on open library systems.\\ | ||
| ====== Open Source - general background ====== | ====== Open Source - general background ====== | ||
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| - | [[http://infteam.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2013/09/10/the-benefits-of-open-source-library-systems/|The Benefits of Open Source for Libraries]]\\ | ||
| By Ben Showers. Jisc 10 September 2013\\ | By Ben Showers. Jisc 10 September 2013\\ | ||
| From the post:\\ | From the post:\\ | ||
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| **• A richer library systems ecosystem**: A less direct impact of open source is a richer library systems ecosystem. This is both in terms of the library solutions available (a healthier marketplace with both proprietary and open solutions) and in terms of collaboration and engagement between libraries themselves. Libraries are able to collaborate and share code on the functionality and fixes they require. Indeed, there are open source systems such as Evergreen, which were developed as an open source library system for a consortial approach.\\ | **• A richer library systems ecosystem**: A less direct impact of open source is a richer library systems ecosystem. This is both in terms of the library solutions available (a healthier marketplace with both proprietary and open solutions) and in terms of collaboration and engagement between libraries themselves. Libraries are able to collaborate and share code on the functionality and fixes they require. Indeed, there are open source systems such as Evergreen, which were developed as an open source library system for a consortial approach.\\ | ||
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| - | While these benefits are the headline grabbing ones, it might be argued there are more subtle, but none the less powerful benefits in the adoption of open source in libraries, especially within higher and further education. There are broader trends and themes emerging (and some fairly well entrenched) within the new information environment that make open source particularly timely for libraries. These developments include: open (linked) data; managing research data; open scholarship and science; Open content such as OERs; crowdsourcing, and, of course, open access. Open source solutions for the library fit very well into this broader open momentum affecting the academic world at present. Away from the academic world it is difficult not to notice the close correlation between the open, learning, sharing and peer-production culture libraries embody and that of the open source culture.So it may be that one of the **greatest benefits of adopting open source is that it mirrors the very philosophy and values of the library itself.** \\ | + | While these benefits are the headline grabbing ones, it might be argued there are more subtle, but none the less powerful benefits in the adoption of open source in libraries, especially within higher and further education. There are broader trends and themes emerging (and some fairly well entrenched) within the new information environment that make open source particularly timely for libraries. These developments include: open (linked) data; managing research data; open scholarship and science; Open content such as OERs; crowdsourcing, and, of course, open access. Open source solutions for the library fit very well into this broader open momentum affecting the academic world at present. Away from the academic world it is difficult not to notice the close correlation between the open, learning, sharing and peer-production culture libraries embody and that of the open source culture.So it may be that one of the **greatest benefits of adopting open source is that it mirrors the very philosophy and values of the library itself.** |
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| - | [[http://www.preater.com/2012/10/15/free-software-and-cultural-change-at-libcampuk12/|Free and Open Source software and cultural change, at Library Camp 2012]]. By Andrew Preater (@preater). October 2012\\ | + | |
| - | Andrew focusses on the cultural issues…from the blog post:-\\ | + | |
| - | //'However, in the broader cultures of higher education we face various problems. In some ways the Four Freedoms are in opposition to the broader organizational culture we work in. We identify points of tension for universities and libraries as collaborative organizations working within power structures that do not necessarily agree with or support a collaborative approach. This is especially the case in our current political and financial climate, where increased competition between institutions will to an extent mitigate against a collaborative culture.'// | + | |
| ===== Open Source library systems ===== | ===== Open Source library systems ===== | ||
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| Open source solutions for Electronic Resource management are not so widely adopted for the management of e-resources and for print (ie LMS/ILS). Here are some examples: | Open source solutions for Electronic Resource management are not so widely adopted for the management of e-resources and for print (ie LMS/ILS). Here are some examples: | ||
| - | == CUFTS == | + | == == |
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| - | Simon Fraser University, Canada\\ | + | |
| - | [[http://researcher.sfu.ca/cufts/erm|http://researcher.sfu.ca/cufts/erm]] | + | |
| == CORAL == | == CORAL == | ||
| - | == CORAL is an electronic resource management system initially started by the University of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Libraries'. CORAL website http://coral-erm.org/ == | + | CORAL is an electronic resource management system initially started by the University of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Libraries'. CORAL website [[http://coral-erm.org/|http://coral-erm.org/]] |
| == ERMES == | == ERMES == | ||
| - | University of Wisconsin La Crosse\\ | ||
| - | [[http://murphylibrary.uwlax.edu/erm/|http://murphylibrary.uwlax.edu/erm/]]\\ | ||
| - | [[http://ermesblog.wess.com/|http://ermesblog.wess.com/]]\\ | ||
| Brief review: '[[http://libfocus.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/open-source-erm-through-ermes.html|Open source ERM through ERMes]]' By Alexander Kouker. Libfocus blog 29 June 2012 | Brief review: '[[http://libfocus.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/open-source-erm-through-ermes.html|Open source ERM through ERMes]]' By Alexander Kouker. Libfocus blog 29 June 2012 | ||
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| ====== Additional Resources ====== | ====== Additional Resources ====== | ||
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| <font 11.0pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;inherit;;inherit>The FOLIO Open Source Library Services Platform. Tamir Borensztajn. EBSCO 2021.</font>[[https://www.researchinformation.info/sites/default/files/content/white-paper/pdfs/The FOLIO Open Source Library Services Platform (2).pdf|https://www.researchinformation.info/sites/default/files/content/white-paper/pdfs/The%20FOLIO%20Open%20Source%20Library%20Services%20Platform%20%282%29.pdf]] | <font 11.0pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;inherit;;inherit>The FOLIO Open Source Library Services Platform. Tamir Borensztajn. EBSCO 2021.</font>[[https://www.researchinformation.info/sites/default/files/content/white-paper/pdfs/The FOLIO Open Source Library Services Platform (2).pdf|https://www.researchinformation.info/sites/default/files/content/white-paper/pdfs/The%20FOLIO%20Open%20Source%20Library%20Services%20Platform%20%282%29.pdf]] | ||
| - | <font 11.0pt/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>Open Source Software. Navigating the ecosystem. Marshall Breeding. American Libraries. 1 November 2017</font> [[https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/11/01/open-source-software/|https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/11/01/open-source-software/]] | + | <font 11.0pt/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>Open Source Software. Navigating the ecosystem. Marshall Breeding. American Libraries. 1 November 2017</font>[[https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/11/01/open-source-software/|https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/11/01/open-source-software/]] |
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