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Breeding, Marshall, Smarter Libraries through Technology: Open Source Perspectives
Open source library systems continue to represent an important component of the library technology industry. This approach to software development and distribution embraces a distinct set of values and business models compared to proprietary technology products. The mandatory rules relating to how the software can be shared and modified aligns well with the collaborative values inherent to the culture of libraries. Communities that develop among the individuals and organizations involved with each open source product likewise appeal to libraries. These communities enable libraries to participate in the design and development of these software products that they rely on as vital components of their technical infrastructure. Libraries using proprietary products also engage in participatory processes to guide ongoing developments, usually through user groups. |
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Breeding, Marshall, FOLIO Crosses New Thresholds
The initiative to develop FOLIO as an open source library services platform has been underway since 2016 and has continued to cross important milestones. The software has continued to advance in its functionality and completeness, leading to its first production migration, selections in formal procurement processes, with other libraries waiting in the wings for future implementation. |
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Breeding, Marshall, Smart Libraries Q&A: Managing library Wi-Fi
The library's ISP won't provide a means for us to change the Wi-Fi password or provide usage statistics without doing it themselves and charging more than we can afford for the service. We cannot change ISPs. I was thinking about buying a new router and installing it so that I could control these functions. Neither the library nor the county has an IT department or even an IT person. Do you have any recommendations? |
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