Practical Open Source Software for Libraries

Open source refers to an application whose source code is made available for use or modification as users see fit. This means libraries gain more flexibility and freedom than with software purchased with license restrictions. This clear and practical new resource provides librarians with a complete guide to using open source software.

Here Nicole C. Engard, one of Library Journal ’s Movers & Shakers in 2007, debunks common open source software myths and provides an accessible introduction to its fundamental concepts. She focuses on the practical application of different open source tools including operating systems, office tools, web development, photo management, library management systems, digital libraries, and more. She uses real-life examples to help demonstrate effective use, and provides an accompanying companion website featuring an interactive toolbox packed with freely available open source products. 

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Public Libraries, September/October 2011
SciTech Book News, April 2011