Managing Technologies and Automated Library Systems in Developing Countries: Open Source vs Commercial Options

Managing Technologies and Automated Library Systems in Developing Countries: Open Source vs Commercial Options

Author: Bernard Dione

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2008-08-27

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 3598440952

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The theme of this meeting was the management of technologies in the context of developing countries, and in the light of recent developments concerning especially open source software and applications. Speakers from various countries debated in English and in French over the importance of changing the rules concerning library management systems, as well as related implications. Results show that open source software might be a solution, although some conditions apply. Réunis sous le thème de la gestion des systèmes automatisés de bibliothèques dans les pays en développement, conférenciers et participants discutèrent des changements récents dans ce domaine, notamment de l'apport des logiciels à code source ouvert. Les conférenciers, provenant de différents pays, présentèrent en anglais et en français leurs différents points de vue et expériences sur cette question importante pour l'avenir, de même que sur les implications qui y sont liées. Les résultats démontrent que les logiciels à code source ouverts peuvent être une solution, mais à certaines conditions.


Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Author: Ravindra N. Sharma

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 3110292858

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Following the pattern of the first volume, the second volume of Libraries in the early 21st century: An international perspective extends the range of countries covered. Each chapter covers a different country and describes the modern history, development of libraries and library technology. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of professional library work on all continents. This two-volume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level.


IFLA Directory

IFLA Directory

Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Innovate Bristol

Innovate Bristol

Author: Sven Boermeester

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781949677072

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Innovate Bristol highlights and celebrates those companies and individuals that are actively working at building a better tomorrow for all. Innovation Ecosystems thrive through the involvement and support of companies and individuals from all industries, which is why the Innovate series not only focuses on the innovators but also those people whom the Innovation Ecosystem, would not be able to thrive without.


The Politics of Parental Leave Policies

The Politics of Parental Leave Policies

Author: Sheila B. Kamerman

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1847429033

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This title covers 15 countries in Europe and beyond bringing together leading academic experts to provide a unique insight into the past, present and future state of this key policy area.