This might be of interest to some of you. I know that
oss4lib has been
around for a while, but I think there is room for more
coverage.
--
*Chadwick J. Seagraves M.S.L.S
Library Systems Analyst
Private Academic Library Network of Indiana
Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority
(317) 298-6570 ext. 116 or (800)-733-1899
6202 Morenci Trail
Indianapolis, IN 46268
palni.edu <http://www.palni.edu>
InfoSciPhi.info <http://www.infosciphi.
info>
** Apologies for cross-posting. **
On March 31, 2008, I will be launching the website Open
Source In
Libraries. The primary goal of this project is to help
libraries discuss
and freely use open source software to suit their needs. You
are all
welcome to join this community and help it grow. This is a
"we" thing,
not a "me" thing. Please visit the website and
become a member of this
new community. It's free for everyone. There's also an email
listserv
you can join. Lets all work together!
Website: http://www.opens
ourceinlibraries.com
Listserv: h
ttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/opensourceinlibraries
The following quote courtesy of Jeff Humphrey:
"Open source software is free in the sense that it
grants freedom to the
user through the absence of proprietary control. Though much
open source
is available without licensing fees, this does not
necessarily include
liberation of price. The open source model shifts most of
the costs from
acquisition to operations and maintenance.
One of the best things about open source software is that
the code is
made available to everyone to modify as they see fit. This
allows users
to develop the program or make changes to suit their needs
even if a
project is totally abandoned by the original creator. With
open source,
we are no longer at the mercy of closed source vendors with
their forced
upgrades and compatibility issues.
Open source is about community where usability takes
priority over
profitability. Enhancements are shared for the benefit of
all users. Bug
fixes are the result of users pulling together and are often
resolved
much faster than a closed source patch, saving organizations
time and
money."
--
Allen D. Tate
Head of Computer Services
Ohio Township Public Library System
4111 Lakeshore Dr
PO Box 850
Newburgh, IN 47629
(812) 853-5468 x 313
http://www.ohio.lib.in.us/
(Library Home Page)
http://www.linuxinli
braries.com/ (Linux In Libraries)
The views expressed in this message are not necessarily
those of the Ohio Township Public Library System.
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*Chadwick J. Seagraves M.S.L.S
Library Systems Analyst
Private Academic Library Network of Indiana
Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority
(317) 298-6570 ext. 116 or (800)-733-1899
6202 Morenci Trail
Indianapolis, IN 46268
palni.edu <http://www.palni.edu>
InfoSciPhi.info <http://www.infosciphi.
info>
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