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Importance of Open Source Software's for Libraries : An Overview

Author(s):  Dr. C. Chinna Balu

Abstract - Open source software is software that users can run, copy, distribute, study, change, share and improve for any purpose.  Open source library software does not need the initial cost of commercial software and enables libraries to have greater control over their working environment.  Library professionals should be aware of the advantages of open source software and should be involved in their development.  They should have basic knowledge about the selection, installation and maintenance. Open source software requires a greater degree of computing responsibility than commercial software.  Library professionals do not think seriously about the advantages of open source software for automation and hence are reluctant to use it.  They do not have the expertise to support open source software. .

Keywords - Open Source Software, installation, automation, Library Technology, Information Technology.

crossref logo 300x99                        DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.2.2025.1874

Cite This Article As: Balu, C.C.. (2025) Importance of Open Source Software's for Libraries : An Overview  International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(2) 172-179. www.ijrls.in

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Paper ID: IJRLS-1874    Page: 172-179    Publication Date: 21 May 2025

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