Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS) - Open Source and Commercial Software: An Assessment of the Merits and Demerits

Pratheepan, Thuraiyappah

doi:10.2139/ssrn.2215414

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“…Open-source software is typically freely available to users with certain restrictions on adding, changing, modifying, and distributing, this type of software generally performs all housekeeping (Rafiq & Ameen, 2009;Pratheepan, 2011). Researchers Ukachi, Nwachukwu, and Onuoha (2014) pointed out that library software comes from two distinct sources: proprietary and open-source software.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Based on the study's objectives, a structured questionnaire was developed after reviewing the relevant literature (Malwad, 1995;Rafiq & Ameen, 2009;2010;Müller, 2011;Pratheepan, 2011;Hudron Kari & Baro, 2014;Jabeen et al, 2018;Asim & Mairaj, 2019;Chukwueke, 2022).…”

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“…The integrated library system helps libraries to perform their various daily routine functions, technical process, record keeping, acquisition, cataloging, user management, circulation, statistical reporting, etc., efficiently and also eliminates delays (Bills, 2000;Congleton, 2002;Siddique & Mahmood, 2015;2016). While browsing the relevant literature, found that researchers called various nomenclatures such as, Library Management Systems (LMS), Integrated Library Systems (ILS), Integrated Online Library Systems (IOLS), Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS) (Pratheepan, 2011;Siddique & Mahmood, 2015). Librarians in Pakistan are using a variety of software to automate libraries but mostly Koha (Asim & Mairaj, 2019;Jahangir, Siddique, & Adil, 2021;Khan & Ayesha, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Open-Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software: A Comparative Academic Librarian's Perspective

Hassan¹,

Hamid²,

Shah³

2022

JIMP

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The purpose of this study was to get an understanding of how academic librarians perceive open-source and proprietary library software. The researchers used a survey research approach and a self-constructed questionnaire as data collection tool. The study targeted 103 library professionals working at HEC-recognized degree awarding institutions (DAIs) and universities in Lahore, both public and private sectors, yielding an 84% response rate. To meet research objectives, descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Study findings explored that library software should have the facility of advanced searching, library standards, and a user-friendly interface. Comparative analysis revealed that open-source library software contains more modules and requires highly skilled employees. On the other hand, human resources with minor skills can use proprietary software. Factors that prevent adopting OSS for academic libraries include a lack of technical support, skilled and motivated library professionals, inadequate cooperation between supervisors and subordinates, and insufficient training opportunities. Experienced library professionals should guide and offer full cooperation in the selection and implementation of software. Library schools and associations should play a decisive role through school curriculum and professional development programs in preparing graduates and practitioners for embracing modern technologies. Open-source software developers should also organize training programs for software users to work independently in libraries.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Research Instrumentmentioning

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Open-Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software: A Comparative Academic Librarian's Perspective

Hassan¹,

Hamid²,

Shah³

2022

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“…Pratheepan (2009) looked at the merits and demerits of open source software and commercial library software. The comparison was between Koha, Evergreen, NewGenLib, Libsys, Voyager and SOUL.…”

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Open source software for library systems – 1

Oyelude

2016

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Purpose This literature review goes ten years back to see what has been and is going on in the open source world. Effort has been made to be as comprehensive as possible, but the review has been limited again to internet sources and what can be garnered from the internet cybersphere. Design/methodology/approach What is Open Source? This issue has been treated by scholars interested in the topic. Different types of open source have been discussed and comparisons between open source integrated library systems done. Findings Open source software is a software source code that is available free of cost on the internet. Once downloaded, the software can be enhanced and customized. Originality/value The software is managed through a licensing process that protects the rights of the creators and collaborators (Jaffe and Careaga, 2007, p. 2).

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