getting to 9: libraries, open source, and the power of consortia
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A job talk given at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in April 2008.TRANSCRIPT
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Getting to 9:Libraries, open source,
and the power of consortia
Presented by Matthew “Buzzy” NielsenTexas State Library & Archives Commission | April 10, 2008
AccessReason #1:
Source: Richard Stallman, “The Free Software Definition” (GNU Project)
'Free software' is a matter of liberty, not price. To
understand the concept, you should think of
'free' as in 'free speech,' not as in 'free beer.'
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FrustrationReason #2:
Source: Marshall Breeding, “Perceptions 2007: An International Survey of Library Automation”
But what about frustrating ILSs?
Source: Marshall Breeding, “Perceptions 2007: An International Survey of Library Automation”
But what about frustrating ILSs?
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We are here. But we want to
be here.
EconomicsReason #3:
Training Texas libraries
Train-the-Trainer:Build training competencies
in each region
Target rural libraries:Travel to and deploy trainers
to libraries with little access
Specialize:Design specific training for
different functions:
cataloging, maintenance,
OPAC modification, etc.
Evangelize:As libraries are renewing ILS
contracts, encourage OS
options
Access
Frustration
Economics
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