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Open source in libraries: an introduction and overview

Alan Poulter (Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK)

Library Review

ISSN: 0024-2535

Article publication date: 12 October 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of open source to a non‐technical audience and give an overview of its current and potential applications in libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on a literature review.

Findings

Open source already aids libraries and has great potential but is hobbled by its intrinsically technical appeal.

Originality/value

The paper makes observations about information technology trends which might affect the take up of open source and introduces open source comprehensively but succinctly.

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Citation

Poulter, A. (2010), "Open source in libraries: an introduction and overview", Library Review, Vol. 59 No. 9, pp. 655-661. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242531011086971

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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