Abstract:Purpose
This paper aims to introduce the concept of open-source hardware to the library professionals and gives a brief of the outlook of its current and potential application in libraries
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is based on a literature review.
Findings
Open source already aids libraries and has great potential but is hobbled by its intrinsically technical appeal.
Originality/value
The paper makes first observation towards the concept of open-source hardware with a slant towards librarians… Show more
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