When we created FOSS4Lib we knew that we didn't want to duplicate things that projects were already doing for themselves. Rather, we wanted FOSS4Lib to be a hub to find out about all things related to open source software in libraries. One of the pieces of our original design was the ability to point to existing lists of service providers and users of software packages. That feature is now available.
Take, for example, the FOSS4Lib entry for the DSpace package (http://foss4lib.org/package/dspace). In the "Package Links" area there is now links to "Institutions using DSpace" and "Providers for DSpace". These links point to the DSpace Registry and the DSpace Registered Service Providers. Package maintainers can edit the the package listings on FOSS4Lib by signing into FOSS4Lib and using the "edit" tab on the top of the page. (The "edit" button doesn't appear unless you are signed into FOSS4Lib. Don't have an account yet? Contact peter.mur...@lyrasis.org to have one created.) Two new fields have been added towards the bottom of the page. Fill these in and save the changes to have the links appear. And while you are on that page, double check the description and details of your package so others can find it easily. Institutions and service providers can still register their use and support of package on FOSS4Lib. Service providers, in particular, are encouraged to continue to add their organizations to FOSS4Lib. Doing so will make you visible to others that search for you on FOSS4Lib. Development of FOSS4Lib was funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon foundation. The operating costs of FOSS4Lib are underwritten by LYRASIS, a not-for-profit membership organization helping libraries create, access and manage information. -- Peter Murray Assistant Director, Technology Services Development LYRASIS peter.mur...@lyrasis.org +1 678-235-2955 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 800.999.8558 Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org LYRASIS: Great Libraries. Strong Communities. Innovative Answers.
