TechSoup An Open Source Library Story
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The document outlines a webinar on the development of an open source library presented by Cindy Murdock Ames and Kyle Hall. It shares timelines of their journey in adopting open source tools, the benefits of these technologies for libraries, and resources available for nonprofits. Additionally, it includes information about upcoming webinars and TechSoup's services for technology support.
TechSoup An Open Source Library Story
- 1. The Story of an Open Source Library October 21, 2010 Audio is only available by calling this number: Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392 Sponsored by
- 2. Using ReadyTalk Chat & raise hand All lines are muted If you lose your internet connection, reconnect using the link emailed to you. If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join. ReadyTalk support: 800-843-9166
- 3. You are being recorded… Streaming into Second Life This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations: www.techsoup.org/go/webinars You will receive a link to this presentation, material and links. After the webinar, you can ask follow-up questions in our Community Forum: http://bit.ly/oslib Twitter hashtags: #techsoup
- 4. The Story of an Open Source Library Presenters: Cindy Murdock Ames, Kyle Hall Sponsored by
- 5. We are working toward a time when every nonprofit and social benefit organization on the planet has the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential.
- 7. Today’s Speakers Kyle Hall Meadville Public Library Crawford County Federated Library System Cindy Murdock Ames Meadville Public Library Crawford County Federated Library System Facilitator: Stephanie Gerding, TechSoup Global Assisting with chat questions: Kami Griffiths & Sarah Washburn, TechSoup Global
- 9. Agenda What is Open Source (OSS, FOSS)? How did Meadville develop into an OSS library? What tools work for libraries? What are the Benefits/Caveats? What to look for in an OS project Why is OSS important for libraries?
- 10. How They Got Started and Where They are Now
- 11. Timeline 1998-1999: Began using floppy-based Linux routers to share dialup connections in each library. 1999: Hired a consultant to provide Cindy with Linux training. 1999-2000: Began using OpenBSD to build a firewall/router for MPL Hired a consultant to train Cindy in using OpenBSD
- 12. Timeline 2000: Began using LTSP ( Linux Terminal Server Project ) Allows reuse of old hardware 2001: Kyle joins IT staff on a part time basis. 2000-2002: Began using FOSS Internet filtering software. 2004-2005: Began investing Open Source ILS systems to replace aging ILS.
- 13. Timeline 2005 Sponsored development of Koha to allow it to be used by libraries with large collections. Hired Kyle full time. Primary duties include Koha development. 2007-2008 Migrated all CCFLS libraries to Koha
- 14. Timeline 2007 Kyle investigates FOSS Internet kiosk management software (OpenKiosk, OutKafe, etc) Kyle develops Libki, a new FOSS Internet kiosk management software. 2009 Kyle replaces aging phone system with Open Source SIP-based phone system. 2010 Upgraded to Koha 3.2
- 15. Specific Open Source Tools Great for Library Use
- 16. Office Software Often Replaces Microsoft Office OpenOffice.org
- 17. Web Services Often Replaces Microsoft IIS Most popular web server in use. Apache Web Server http://httpd.apache.org
- 18. Database Often Replaces MS SQL Server Often used with Apache Interactive websites Web-based applications MySQL & PostgreSQL http://www.postgresql.org/ http://www.mysql.com
- 19. Library System Software Overview 1 st ever FOSS ILS Web-based Catalog & Librarian interface Flexible Design Other Alternatives Evergreen Koha http://koha-community.org
- 20. Email Often replaces MS Exchange Includes Email Contact Management Calendar Outlook-Integration Spam filtering Antivirus Zimbra Zimbra http://zimbra.com
- 21. Desktop Virtualization Often replaces: VMWare VirtualBox VirtualBox http://www.virtualbox.org/
- 22. Server Virtualization Often replaces: VMWare Server Products Features Consolidates hardware Server pooling Lower TCO Xen http://www.xen.org
- 23. Website Create & Management Great for creating & managing blogs & websites Web-based interface Many templates Many plugins Good documentation Wordpress http://wordpress.org
- 25. Internet Filtering Squid caching proxy SquidGuard – URL-based filtering DansGuardian – content filtering server-based http://www.squid-cache.org http://dansguardian.org
- 26. Public Thin Clients Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) We use it for public computers & OPACS Reuse old hardware or use new low power hardware Centralizes maintenance http://ltsp.org
- 28. Libki Kiosk Management Integrates with Koha Manages patron time on public computers Librarian management interface http://libki.org
- 30. Asterisk Phone System SIP-based PBX VoIP gateway Conference server Voice menus Voicemail Scriptable http://www.asterisk.org
- 31. Resources
- 32. Meadville Public Library’s OSS Resources for Libraries: http://meadvillelibrary.org/os
- 34. Benefits vs. Caveats Free Access to the code Build upon what you learn Community Many choices for support Free as in “free kitten” Learning curve Documentation quality varies
- 35. Recommendations for Getting Started
- 36. What to look for in an OSS project Vibrant, active community of users & developers Points of contact – mailing list, IRC, etc. Active development
- 37. Why OSS is important for libraries Taking the reins – directly guiding technology in our libraries FOSS benefits everyone – our profession, our patrons
- 38. Questions? Submit your questions using the chat box.
- 39. Continue the Discussion… Additional questions can be answered by posting in in our Community Forum: http://bit.ly/oslib
- 40. Upcoming Webinars Security Basics: Keep your Computers Safe Thursday, October 28, 11 a.m. Pacific time techsoupforlibraries.org/events
- 41. Get the Most Out of TechSoup At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit: Request donated software, hardware, and online services Download our free library technology Cookbooks Read library spotlights Attend upcoming webinars and view archives Signup for our monthly newsletter techsoupforlibraries.org
- 42. Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor! ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week. For more information: pages.readytalk.com/techsoup.html
- 43. Thank you! Please complete the post event survey! Kami Griffiths, kami@techsoup.org, 415-633-9392
Editor's Notes
- #6: TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. In addition to online information and resources, we offer a product philanthropy service through which nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners.
- #7: TechSoup Global currently operates its product donation programs with partners in 32 countries. With the number of supporting corporations currently at 37 (offering 392 different donated or discounted products) TechSoup Global has provided approximately 4.9 million donated technology products since program inception to NGOs around the world. The retail price of these donations is roughly equivalent to US$1.4 billion.