Open Source Tools for Effective Resource Management and Services: A Descriptive Analysis
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This document explores the role of open source software in enhancing library services and resource management, particularly in developing countries like India. It highlights various categories of open source tools, such as integrated library management systems, institutional repositories, content management systems, and electronic resource management, along with their features and benefits for libraries. The study emphasizes the adaptability, cost-efficiency, and community support that characterize these tools, which are increasingly essential for modern library operations.
Open Source Tools for Effective Resource Management and Services: A Descriptive Analysis
- 1. Open Source Tools for Effective Resource Management and Services A Descriptive Analysis Wasim Rahaman Sourav Patra Soumen Kumar Mondal Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Professional Assistant INMANTEC Institutions IIM RIE Ghaziabad Ranchi Bhubaneswar
- 2. Open Source Software Library and Information Centers are one of the most dynamic examples of those service sectors providing versatile services to their users’ just like the modern technology WWW which provides almost all solution to any problem whenever and wherever you are. Open Source in another way provides the freedom to turned the said as per your need especially in the developing country like India. Introduction to
- 3. of the Study To have an overview on the relation of library and open source tools with some broad open source software category. To look over on some current open source tools libraries are using. A quick description and analysis on one of the popular open source tool from each category presently libraries are going for with its name, category type, components required license agreement and why/how it is useful for library operations. Objectives This study is limited on how open source software/ tools are performing an important part to provide effective library services to its various types of users’. Limitations
- 4. Open Source Software (OSS) (https://opensource.org) Applied Fields Assistive Technology Data Storage and Management Educational File Managers Games Genealogy Graphical User Interface Groupware Healthcare Hobby Media Networking and Internet Operating System Password Management Personal Information Management Programming Language Screensavers Security Theology Typesetting Fully control Customisable Interoperable Flexible Community support and development Reliable Open standard Frequent upgrade Cost efficiency Open Source Features
- 5. Software and Libraries Libraries are using many ICT based applications i.e. Automation Digitisation CMS Discovery Search Android app RFID Barcode QR code ERM OS and many more Leading factors for adopting those resource management and service providing tools. The growth of production of the e-resources in various file- formats Accessibility of anytime/anywhere of the acquired materials Changing trends of resource sharing/ inter library loan/ consortia for maintaining the budgetary solution Changing the needs of the users’ To cope up with the modern trends etc.
- 6. Library Automation Software Automation is the term used as this tool turned the entire library housekeeping works into automated mode. Koha, Evergreen, NewGenLib, OpenBiblio, Liblime, are the most popular ILMS software. Name & Type Koha Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) (https://koha-community.org/en/) Components Platform: Unix/Linux Language: Perl Database: MySQL/MariaDB Accessibility: Z39.50/ SRU Sever: Apache Data Storing: MARC License General Public License (GPL) Why Koha Used all types of libraries widely. Web 2.0 RSS Feed Union catalogue facility Customisable search Online/ offline circulation Capable with multi branch and fully automated module workflow Current Trends in Koha Popular and updated ILMS (current version 17.11.00). Libraries are adopting Koha as well as switching from other software for its tremendous fractures and user friendly nature. Both online/offline facilities are available storage capacity in local servers or in the cloud. ILMS
- 7. Institutional Repository Software IR is considered as the digital archive of the learning institutes mainly used to store all types of published digital contents to serve the internal /external masses. DSpace, EPrints, Fedora Common, DuraCloud, Institutional Repository, SWORD are the most popular IR software. Name & Type DSpace Institutional Digital Repository Software (IDR) (www.dspace.org/) Components Platform: Linux / Windows Database: PostgreSQL & Oracle Sever: Apache Languag e: Java Data Storing: OAI-PMH License BSD License Why DSpace Completely customizable Customisable search RSS Feed Supports all content type Unicode facility Current Trends in DSpace Currently DSpace is one of the most updated and user friendly IR (current version 6.2). It facilitates on/ off campus their IR. Have Embargo facility. National Digital Library (NDL) (https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/) is providing as the nation’s archive by harvesting all the repositories to incorporate in a single interface. IDR
- 8. Content Management Software Content management can be described as a mirror of library. It shows the overall picture in a structured manner. Now a days almost every library is maintaining their website. Many open source CMS are available i.e, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Typo3, Plon, OpenCMS, dotCMS, Mambo etc. Current Trends in WordPress Currently WordPress is one of the most popular, user friendly and easier CMS (current version 4.9). Most popular for developing website as well as blog. Huge amount of plugins are available easier to use these plugins. Both free and paid versions are available. Building website/blog can be done through offline/online. Name & Type WordPress Content Management Software (CMS) (www.wordpress.com/) Components Platform: Linux / Windows Language: PHP Database: MySQL, MariaDB Sever: Apache, IIS License General Public License (GPL) Why WP Website & Blog Multiuser & multi blogging Most easier User friendly RSS feed CMS
- 9. Electronic Resource Management E-Resources are very high approached for its uptodateness, anywhere anytime access, time & space saver, easy to use and disseminate, easy retrieval and downloadable, portable, longevity, variable types of files and many others. It is also very flexible and mode of access and channels can also be changed according to the demand. Current Trends in Coral CORAL was developed at the Hesburgh Libraries of the University of Notre Dame. Currently Coral is an updated and user friendly ERM (current version 4.0). Coral consists of four independent modules: Organizations, Resources, Licensing, and Usage Statistics. Name & Type Coral Electronic Resource Management (ERM) (http://erm.library.nd.edu/) Components Platform: Linux / Windows Language: PHP Database: MySQL Sever: Apache License General Public License (GPL) Why Coral Easy to work Fully customizable Usage statistics All types of e-resource management (including licensing, ordering, payment, activation) Centralised module facility ERM
- 10. Discovery Search Management Discovery tools are considered as a single search interface which collaborate all piece of information from different information management tools. ABCD, LibreCat, LibreSource, VuFind are some of the popular open source discovery tools. Current Trends in VuFind Currently VuFind is one of the most updated easier and user friendly discovery software (current version 4.1.1). VuFind offers flexible keyword searching with a single interface from all information container. VuFind integrated with ILMS, digital archive, e- resource and any other resource manager. Name & Type VuFind Discovery Software (https://vufind.org/) Components Platform: Linux / Windows / MAC Language: PHP Database: MySQL Sever: Apache License General Public License (GPL) Why Vufind Faceted search to narrow items Web 2.0 Single search interface from all resource holding points APA/MLA citation Multi language capability Author biography Persistent URLs DSM
- 11. Subject Gateway Management Directing library patrons to useful resources in the electronic age is a much more difficult task, due to the sheer range and breadth of resources available. Some libraries have designed authoring environments that suit their needs. Lib Data and Subjects Plus are two examples of OS guide to subject. Current Trends in SubjectsPlus SubjectsPlus developed by Ithaca College Library, USA but presently it is maintained by University of Miami Libraries. Currently SubjectsPlus is the most updated and user friendly Subject Gateway (current version 4.2.2). Users can access navigate by subject, by course, by the database or by the type of information. Name & Type SubjectsPlus Subject Gateway (www.subjectsplus.com/) Components Platform: Linux / Windows Language: PHP Database: MySQL Sever: Apache License General Public License (GPL) Why SP Drag & drop research guide Staff list Database list Completely customisable Multilingual Video management Summon integration Feedback box SGM
- 12. Useful For Library Operating System (OS) Can be categorised into UNIX-like, Non- UNIX-like, DOS. In another way it can also be categorised by Linux kernel, BSD kernel and others. Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, BSD, FreeDOS, OpenSolaris, React. Open Journal System (OJS) To manage peer-reviewed academic journals OJS is created under Public Knowledge Project not only to present online journal article but to manage entire editorial workflow. Plagiarism Detection Tool Used to check the originality of a scholarly writing from a professional on a particular discipline. Duplicity of work and using others work without permission can be restricted. Duplichecker, PlagiarismChecker, QueText, Viper, Noplag. Reference Management Tool Through this tool reference can be created in different styles where it needs. Zotero, Bibsonomy, Referencer, JabRef, RefDB. Some Other Open Source Software open browser, open office, open SQL, open pdf creator, open graphics/ image editor etc. More OSS for Library
- 14. Professionals should try themselves and should go for implementing to various OSS as per their needs. If they wish to go by self, many groups, forums, technical support facilities are available on net. Some professional experts are providing honorarium services for the betterment of library, professionals and for the society. Many workshops and short time courses are conducting by various institutes to coup with the modern trends. So, thinking about ‘when there is a will there is a way’ and providing service with a smile is should be the new motto.
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