Libraries Embrace Open Source Software, Revolutionizing Access to Information
Libraries have traditionally used specialized vendors for their automation systems, but open source software is becoming more popular. This type of software allows anyone to see, fix, or improve the code. The library automation industry now has new integrated systems from open source companies that focus on service and support rather than software fees. This report gives an overview of this trend and details the major open source integrated library systems and the companies that back them.