Chapter 7. The Impact of Open Source Library Resource Management Systems

Authors

  • Marshall Breeding

Abstract

Chapter 7 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 6), “Open Source Library Systems: The Current State of the Art”

Chapter 7 concludes Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 6), “Open Source Library Systems: The Current State of the Art,” by discussing the impact of open source products on the library automation environment. While selection of open source solutions has been moderate, it is a growing part of the competitive environment. The presence of open source has increased competitive pressures on the commercial offerings to moderate pricing, has accelerated development, and has improved support services.

Author Biography

Marshall Breeding

Marshall Breeding is an independent consultant, speaker, and author. He is the editor of Smart Libraries Newsletter and creator and editor of Library Technology Guides (https://librarytechnology.org). He has authored the annual “Library Systems Report” published most recently in American Libraries. He has also edited and authored several books, including Library Technology Buying Strategies. Formerly the director for innovative technology and research for the Vanderbilt University Library, he regularly teaches workshops and presents internationally at library conferences.

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Published

2017-08-21

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 6 (2017): August/September

Section

Chapters