Use of Open-Source Software in Selected College Libraries of Western Suburban Areas
Author(s): Suman Manikchand Yadav
Abstract - This review article explores the awareness of open-source software in selected college libraries of western suburban areas, and the main aim of this study is to identify the use of open-source software in college libraries and the challenges the librarian faces in implementing open-source software in libraries. open-source software is beginning to have a long-term effect on libraries, beneficial for smaller and medium-sized libraries, also affecting in creation/organization of digital libraries. Government and professional organizations can play a critical role in designing policies to encourage the use of open-source software in libraries.
Keywords - Open-Source Software Commands, Open-Source Platforms, Types of OSS, Common OSS License, Reason for the Success of OSS, Advantages of OSS, Disadvantages of OSS, OSS for Libraries.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.2.2025.1871
Cite This Article As: Yadav, S.M. (2025) Use of Open-Source Software in Selected College Libraries of Western Suburban Areas. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(2) 115-123. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1871 Page: 115-123 Publication Date: 13 May 2025