getting to 9: libraries, open source, and the power of consortia

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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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