Open Source

Open Source

اسلاید 1: Open Source An Overview of Software for Libraries

اسلاید 2: What is Open Source?Open source describes a broad general type of software license that makes source code available to the general public with relaxed or non-existent copyright restrictions.

اسلاید 3: What is Open Source?So what does that mean?“…software that is collectively developed by a community of technologists with an interest in a particular application or tool and then distributed at no cost to the broader community of individuals who can find a use for it…” From open stacks to open source Joe Lucia, Villanova University, February 5, 2008 http://pln.palinet.org/wiki/index.php/From_open_stacks_to_open_source

اسلاید 4: What is Open Source? Really?Free to useFree to changeFree to distributeAn alternative to commercial software More info at:http://pln.palinet.org/wiki/index.php/Why_look_at_open_source_now%3F#What_is_meant_by_open_source

اسلاید 5: Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft OfficeOpen Office (Windows, Linux)http://www.openoffice.org/Neo Office (Mac)http://www.neooffice.org/

اسلاید 6: Open OfficeLeading open-source office software suite for word processingspreadsheetspresentationsgraphics databases Other features:Available in many languages Stores all your data in an international open standard formatRead and write files from other office software packages (MS Office) You can download and use it completely free of charge for any purpose.

اسلاید 7: Neo OfficeMost popular open source office application for Mac OS X. Word ProcessingSpreadsheet PresentationDrawingDatabase Based on the OpenOffice.org office suite, NeoOffice has integrated dozens of native Mac features and can import, edit, and exchange fileswith other popular office programs such as Microsoft Office.

اسلاید 8: Quick Tour of Open Office

اسلاید 9: Highlights of Neo OfficeAtomic Learning Tutorial http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/no3w_intro/

اسلاید 10: Open Source Integrated Library SystemsEvergreenKohaOpen BiblioOPALS

اسلاید 11: Evergreenhttp://www.open-ils.org/Evergreen is an enterprise-class library automation system that helps library patrons find library materials, and helps libraries manage, catalog, and circulate those materials, no matter how large or complex the libraries. As a community, our development requirements are that Evergreen must be:Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL.

اسلاید 12: EvergreenCatalog Demohttp://demo.gapines.org/Evergreen Librarieshttp://evergreen-ils.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=evergreen_librariesStaff Demo You can download a staff demo but need to take some extra steps.

اسلاید 13: Evergreen Support and Hosting NELINET – Spruce Project http://www3.nelinet.net/services/spruceSpruce Open Source Collaborative to encourage the adoption of open source library software in our region. The collaborative will provide solutions, guidance, and training while taking advantage of the power of the membership to foster innovation in open-source. With Spruce, we will be supporting a suite of open-source software products including the Evergreen integrated library system, DSpace digital repository system, Drupal web content management system and more. Equinox Software http://www.esilibrary.com/esi/Evergreen Installation, support and remote hosting services. The original authors of Evergreen. Equinox Software provides the resources and the answers you need, right from the source. Migration, project management, 24-hour support, consulting, system hosting, and customized software options are just a few of our solutions. Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS) http://www.ptfs.com/integrated_library_sys/index.aspxPTFS supports both Evergreen and KOHA. PTFS provides hosting services for the software system and library data is in a secure data facility. PTFS offers training services, implementation and installation services, policy configuration services, annual maintenance (with email and helpdesk support), and hosting services.

اسلاید 14: Maine Libraries and EvergreenTri-County Consortium is creating a 9 library system using EvergreenMSAD 40Great interest growing

اسلاید 15: Kohahttp://koha.org/Koha is a full-featured open-source ILS. Developed initially in New Zealand by Katipo Communications Ltd and first deployed in January of 2000 for Horowhenua Library Trust, it is currently maintained by a team of software providers and library technology staff from around the globe.

اسلاید 16: KohaCatalog Demo http://public.demo.kohalibrary.com/Blue Hill Public Library http://www.catalog.bhpl.net/Koha Libraries http://liblime.com/products/koha/users/public

اسلاید 17: Koha Support and HostingLibLime http://liblime.com/Koha Classic and Koha Zoom. Koha Classic is for small libraries.. Koha Zoom is for large libraries and consortia.LibLime provides commercial support services - hosting, migration assistance, staff training, support, software maintenance, and development – solutions tailored to each customers needs. Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS) http://www.ptfs.com/integrated_library_sys/index.aspxPTFS supports both Evergreen and KOHA. PTFS provides hosting services for the software system and library data is in a secure data facility. PTFS offers training services, implementation and installation services, policy configuration services, annual maintenance (with email and helpdesk support), and hosting services.

اسلاید 18: Koha in MaineMaine Koha Users Pagehttp://www.hartland.lib.me.us/maine_koha.html

اسلاید 19: OPALS (Open-source Automated Library System)http://opals-na.org/opals-fac.htmlA cooperatively developed, Web-based, open source program providing Internet access to information databases and library collections. There is no need to install software or purchase expensive computer hardware for this powerful Internet accessed system.

اسلاید 20: OPALS (Open-source Automated Library System)Sample Catalogs http://www.mediaflex.net/resources.jspVestal Senior High School http://opalsvla.stier.org/bin/home

اسلاید 21: OPALS (Support and Hosting)Media Flexhttp://www.mediaflex.net/search_product.jsp?category=A&page_no=1Sample OPALs cataloghttp://opals-na.org/Sites.htmlOPALS in MaineGeorgetown Central School. Georgetown Central School Library.Maine School Administrative District 31. Amy Stone Cole Library Media Center.Maine School Administrative District 31. Jim Currie Library Media Center. Howland, MENorth Yarmouth Academy. North Yarmouth Academy Library. Yarmouth,, MEPenobscot Valley High School. Jim Currie Library Media Center. Howland, MEPhippsburg Elementary School. Phippsburg Elementary School Library.Phippsburg, ME

اسلاید 22: OpenBiblio http://obiblio.sourceforge.net/ OpenBiblio is an easy to use, automated library system written in PHP containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality. OpenBiblio library administration offers an intuitive interface with broad category tabs and sidebar.OpenBiblio Supporthttp://sourceforge.net/services/project_services.php?project_id=50071

اسلاید 23: OpenBiblio in MaineShaw Public Library - Mercer

اسلاید 24: Open Source ConsiderationsA Primer in RiskTaking a critical look at common support scenarios for open source software By Jonathan Rochkind -- Library Journal, 11/15/2008 http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6611591.htmlComparing Evergreen and Koha: Kent County Public Library compares Evergreen and Koha http://kcplinnovations.blogspot.com/2007/11/comparing-evergreen-and-koha.htmlOpen-Source Software for Libraries by Casey BissonLibrary Technology Reports 43:3 (May/Jun 2007)What Can Open Source Do for You? By Rachel Singer Gordon and Jessamyn WestComputers in Libraries; March 2008

اسلاید 25: Other Open Source Software Operating SystemLinux http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux#GNU.2FLinuxWeb Browser and EmailMozilla –- http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/Firefox and ThunderbirdDigital Collections ManagementDSpace - http://www.dspace.org/Greenstone - http://www.greenstone.org/

اسلاید 26: Blogs and Content Management Systems WordPress - http://wordpress.org/download/Joomla - http://www.joomla.org/download.htmlPlone - http://plone.org/products/ploneModX - http://modxcms.com/Drupal - http://drupal.org/project/drupal(Look for add-ons to download at SourceForge.)

اسلاید 27: Open Source Public Workstations in Libraries Open Sense http://open-sense.com/Useful http://www2.userful.com/Is Prince Memorial still using Userful?

اسلاید 28: Search for Open Source and Free Software SourceForge http://sourceforge.net/Portal:Free software http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Free_software

اسلاید 29: Questions?