The context and state of open source software adoption in US academic libraries

Choi, Namjoo; Pruett, Joseph A.

doi:10.1108/lht-02-2019-0042

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“…Sherikar and Jange (2006) stated that many librarians consider OSS because of its low buying costs as it has no initial purchase fees, licensing fees, or upgrade fees compared to proprietary software. Choi (2021) found the low cost, possibility to tailor to your library's specific needs, avoidance of vendor lock-in, ability to download and test the software in advance, greater flexibility and functionality of OSS, and independence from suppliers in choosing support and maintenance, as the drivers to OSS adoption while lack of staffing to maintain OSS, lack of technical expertise to implement and customize OSS, lack of employees who possess an understanding of OSS and assist its introduction, concern over receiving support, concern over the compatibility of OSS with the current systems, prior investments in proprietary software, concern over the quality of OSS, as the prominent issues that the public libraries consider in adopting OSS.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Open Source Initiatives in Public Libraries in Sri Lanka: Study of Expert’s Perception

Marasinghe

2022

Jnl Univ. Librarians Assoc. Sri Lanka

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Libraries gradually integrate technology into library operations to provide an effective service. In this process, Open Source Software (OSS) is a great solution public libraries initiate with existing limited resources. This paper attempts to present an account on major open source initiatives of the public libraries of Sri Lanka, factors affecting the popularity of some OSS, and challenges faced in moving to and adopting OSS by public libraries of Sri Lanka. The study was based on the qualitative research method, and an expert sampling technique was employed. Five national level experts in library technology were identified based on a predefined set of criteria. The findings revealed that 10.7% of public libraries in Sri Lanka have currently automated their functions. Koha Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) is the main OSS used in public library automation during the last ten years from 2011-2021. The study identified factors motivating public libraries to adopt some OSS, mainly Koha ILMS, such as advanced features and functions of Koha, lower funding requirement, its compliance with many international standards, availability of subject experts, Unicode

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“…However, according to Choi (2021), limited research has been conducted in the context of OSS in public libraries compared to academic libraries. Based on the literature, the study identified a few research studies that have been carried out in Sri Lanka focusing on OSS adoption in public libraries.…”

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Open Source Initiatives in Public Libraries in Sri Lanka: Study of Expert’s Perception

Marasinghe

2022

Jnl Univ. Librarians Assoc. Sri Lanka

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“…Studies suggested the reasons behind using open source software are free distribution, the possibility of customization, and free from regular payment for the software license. Yet, the huge setback for applying open-source software is the lack of own experts available in the libraries (Choi & Pruett, 2019). It is rare to find in-house experts available in the case of Nepalese libraries.…”

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Experiences of Library Professionals on DSpace Installation

Nyaichyai¹,

Luitel²,

Maharjan³

2021

Nep. J. Multidisc. Res.

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DSpace, a free and open-source software (FOSS) provides the digital platform for building collections of an institution. Due to the lack of the skills to install and configure DSpace, librarians are incapable to conduct it even after the awareness about it. Identifying challenges about DSpace installation is vital to increase its use by librarians. Hence, it aims to explore the understanding of DSpace installation among librarians and to identify aspects of their experiences and feelings while installing DSpace. Librarians' experiences and feelings are important for accepting the software. Librarians were interviewed during the training program conducted on digital library technology from December 2020 to January 2021. Two groups were distinguishing from each other: one is with a library science background and another is with computer science and engineering background. The second group aswas self-sustained to install DSpace, once they got the guidelines for installation. Their views were reflected with the code terms status, exploration, feeling, activities, preferences, and inadequacy. Through their experiences, the aspects of challenges are the less experience of using the command line in computer use, the unavailability of teaching courses on Linux operating system in Library and Information Science (LIS) education, and the lack of self-exploration habits. Practice to Linux commands, incorporate the Linux in the Library Science course, self-exploration, and consistent effort will help librarians in installing DSpace by themselves. Finally, librarians should internalize their goal to act as the administrator for the DSpace, not only as of the operator.

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“…With the increased interest in OSS among libraries, a great deal of research attention has also been devoted toward various OSS topics in the library setting (Choi, 2021). However, there had been a lack of effort to review prior literature on OSS in the library field.…”

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Revisiting and updating the state of library open source software research

Choi

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to revisit and update Palmer and Choi (2014), which conducted a descriptive literature review on open source software (OSS) studies published by the end of February 2013 in the library context. Design/methodology/approach The same article search and filtering procedures used in Palmer and Choi (2014) were used, resulting in a total sample size of 105 articles. These articles were then examined based on the same six variables (i.e. publication year, publication outlet, software type, article type, library type and article topic) from Palmer and Choi (2014) along with two new variables (i.e., study country and prolific authors). Findings The volume of research articles was found to be in a downwards trend since 2010. As suggested by Palmer and Choi (2014), survey research increased and was found to be the second most popular article type. Regarding library types, the proportion of articles in the context of academic and research libraries was found to have expanded even further. As to article topics, perceptions, which investigates users’ (or non-users’) various perceptions towards OSS, was newly added and was ranked fourth. Given the maturity of the research stream, two new variables (i.e., study country and prolific authors) were examined, and the findings from analyzing them are also presented. Originality/value By examining library OSS articles published between March 2013 and February 2022, this study uncovers changes and developments in the research since Palmer and Choi (2014), which provides a picture of where the research stands now with several updated and new implications.

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The context and state of open source software adoption in US academic libraries

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

Open Source Initiatives in Public Libraries in Sri Lanka: Study of Expert’s Perception

Open Source Initiatives in Public Libraries in Sri Lanka: Study of Expert’s Perception

Experiences of Library Professionals on DSpace Installation

Revisiting and updating the state of library open source software research

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