SPEC Kit 340: Open Source Software

Thacker, J. Curtis, Knutson, Dr. Charles D., Dehmlow, Mark

ISBN 10: 1594079218 / ISBN 13: 9781594079214

Published by Association of Research Libraries, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SPEC Kit 340: Open Source Software
• Publisher: Association of Research Libraries
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1594079218
• ISBN 13: 9781594079214
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This SPEC Kit investigates ARL member libraries’ adoption and/or development of open source software (OSS) for functions such as ILS, discovery layer, electronic resource management, inter-library loan, digital asset management, institutional repository, course reserve, streaming media, study room scheduler, digital preservation, publishing, floor maps, data warehouse, or other library-related purposes. It explores research libraries’ policies and practices on open sourcing their code; the frequency with which research libraries contribute to open source projects; whether research libraries are reluctant to make their code openly available; and the most common benefits and challenges encountered when research libraries open source their code. This SPEC Kit includes examples of OSS contributor agreements, licenses, copyright notices, job descriptions, and organization charts.