Purpose -In order to provide a general context for library implementations of open source software (OSS), the purpose of this paper is to discuss the existing presence of OSS in libraries, the functionality and variety of OSS products, and the need for further study into the application of OSS technologies in libraries. Design/methodology/approach -The paper is based on a literature review. Findings -This paper endeavors to provide a broad overview of the deepening relationship between libraries and OSS. Libraries are seeking alternatives to proprietary applications which may require specialized support and/or services. Moreover, OSS and proprietary products have a functional verisimilitude, and, as proprietary applications developers anticipate user needs, so too do OSS contributors. Practical implications -The degree of variance between proprietary and OSS applications, features, support, and compatibility is continually lessening, so libraries are increasingly making use of less costly alternatives to subscription based tools. Originality/value -The use of OSS in libraries is an increasing trend. OSS tools and implementations provide library institutions with access to a dynamic and cost effective solution for servicing user groups, manipulating large volumes of content, and facilitating communications between various institutional and public entities. This paper gives an holistic perspective albeit in a short form.
If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractPurpose -The purpose of this paper is to detail a Library open source software (OSS) development project resulting in the launch of StatBase, a statistical gathering and data visualization tool, so that organizations can adopt a locally managed alternative to costly data aggregation tools. Design/methodology/approach -This case study is based on a literature review, Agile development framework, and user experience modeling. The software solution features a Joomla framework with contributed modules and open source architecture.Findings -This case study demonstrates the creation and practical implementation of a scalable OSS platform for data management and analysis. Practical implications -Provides a frame of reference and methodology for libraries, both public and academic, seeking to implement a web-based resource to gather, organize, and interpret statistical metrics via a centralized, lightweight, open source architecture. Originality/value -This case study provides a detailed scope and step-by-step technology process description by which an organization can adopt or model the StatBase solution for business metrics.
IntroduetionThis paper presents a concept ~ich aims at helping the operator of a computer system.It is at the operators console that most drastic errors and frustration are met in the production runs of any company.The errors derive from the complication and inconsistent format of messages input by the computer operator.The messages are so terse as to be incomprehensible or so long as to be typographically error prone.Output reports often contain too much detailed information for the operator.Martin(l) describes various methods of overcoming the problem for the users of real time systems and process control systems. Such solutions have not been applied to the poor console operator of the central computer system who is usually the least considered person in the system.The paper contains a survey of previous work as the second part.In the third section the technique for helping the operator is described whilst the fourth portion gives an evaluation of the technique with special refereHce to the costs and efficiency. Survey of Previous WorkMartin(l) describes various ~nethods for dialogue with computer systems.The methods for input range from buttons and switches through keyboards to light pens, scratch pads or Joysticks. The norm is to use a keyboard for the computer operator at the main computer console though buttons and switches are used -mainly on the engineers panel.Output messages are produced on a video display screen or typewriter/line printer.15
This paper reviews the effects of standards when they are applied to the learning of a production technique. In the first part we describe what has been published on the subject previously. The second section develops a theoretical model for the learning of a production operation and then we apply it to experimental results which are described in part three.
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