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Subject: [oss4lib-discuss] LYRASIS Launches FOSS4LIB To Provide Guidance
To Libraries About Open Source Software
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:07:39 -0500
From: Peter Murray <[email protected]>
To: Web technologies in libraries <[email protected]>,
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ATLANTA – (January 18, 2012) – LYRASIS is pleased to announce the launch
of FOSS4LIB (Free/Open Source Software for Libraries), a website
dedicated to providing guidance about open source software for the
library community.
With funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, LYRASIS Technology
Services is leveraging the expertise of its open source development team
and consulting staff to help librarians and technologists navigate
through the planning, decision-making and implementation processes
associated with open source. “Open source software enables libraries to
improve their services in cost-effective ways. Through the FOSS4LIB
website, library professionals will be able to more effectively assess
and meet the needs of their staff and users through open source,” said
Kate Nevins, Executive Director of LYRASIS.
FOSS4LIB offers a set of Decision Support Tools for the library
community to assess open source readiness and related decisions. The
tools include:
• a self-paced survey to determine the best open source hosting option;
• a list of questions that helps libraries understand open source
software requirements and how to integrate with their larger
institutional technology environments;
• a list of factors that impact the true cost of implementing open
source; and
• a document to guide the final software package selection.
The site also details current information about open source software
service providers, events and usage. Through its open source software
registry, FOSS4LIB enables providers to highlight their software
packages and benefits, libraries to submit firsthand experience with
open source software, and users to learn about open source software
updates and releases.
FOSS4LIB is accessible at http://foss4lib.org/. Software package
creators, service providers and library professionals are encouraged to
add their contact information to the registry. LYRASIS is providing
additional information about this free online resource via free webinars
and online classes, and will present overviews at the ALA Midwinter
Conference.
• January 21st from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST), City Center Marriott
Somerset Room
• January 22nd from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST), City Center Marriott
Bordeaux Room
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Peter Murray
Assistant Director, Technology Services Development
LYRASIS
[email protected]
+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.
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