My Book Review: Practical Open Source Software for Libraries
The book may be 7 years old but the principles around the use of open source software for libraries, archives, museums and other heritage collections are just as relevant today. Whilst I knew about the major library OPAC systems I did not know about some other systems such as Krete (collaborative archiving of digital material that can include the community).
Although 7 years old it is still recommended reading for any librarian or archivist purely from the point of view of opening their eyes to what is freely available from their colleagues around the world. And yes there may already be some newer systems available, but we would never know if we did not read a book like this.
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Danie van der Merwe’s review of Practical Open Source Software for Libraries 4/5: The book may be 7 years old but the principles around the use of open source software for libraries, archives, museums and other heritage collections are just as relevant today. Whilst I knew about the major library OPAC systems I did not know about some other systems such as Krete (collaborative archiving of digital material that can include the community). Although 7 years old it is still recommended reading for any librarian or archivist… |