Open Source Tools for Libraries
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The document discusses free and open source tools that are useful for libraries. It begins by defining open source software and its benefits. It then lists some commonly known tools like Firefox, LibreOffice, and Linux. The bulk of the document describes lesser known but still useful tools for libraries, including LimeSurvey for web surveys, Scribus for desktop publishing, Camstudio for screencasts, and Zotero for citation management. It provides brief descriptions of each tool's functionality and benefits. The document encourages finding more tools through listed resources.
Open Source Tools for Libraries
- 1. Free & Open Source Tools Nicole C. Engard Vice President of Education @ ByWater Solutions http://web2learning.net @nengard Links: http://www.delicious.com/nengard/cildctools
- 2. Tweet Questions with hash tag #CILDCTools We will monitor that feed and answer questions at the end and during the talk!
- 3. What is Open Source ● Open source software is software that users have the freedom to run, distribute, study and modify for any purpose. ● Open source is a collaborative software development method that harnesses the power of peer review and transparency of process to develop code that is freely accessible. ● Open source draws on an ecosystem of thousands of developers and customers all over the world to drive innovation. ● Open Source software is often free of cost, but not always. When talking about Free and Open Source we're talking about about Free as in Freedom. ● Open Source is about more than the software it's about those who work with, on, and for the software!
- 4. Tools You Probably Know Of ● FireFox ○ www.firefox.com ● LibreOffice ○ www.libreoffice.org ● Linux / Ubuntu ○ www.ubuntu.org
- 5. Tools You Probably Know Of w ords ● Koha ILS koha-community.org ○ ● Evergreen ILS ○open-ils.org
- 6. Tools You Should Know!
- 7. LimeSurvey – Web Surveys www.limesurvey.org ● Free Surveys ● Hosted on your servers ● Unlimited surveys ● Data is all yours ● Surveys in multiple languages ● Printable surveys
- 8. Scribus –Desktop Publishing www.scribus.net ● Create: ○ Newsletters ○ Signs ○ Flyers ○ Promotional Material
- 9. Camstudio - Screencasts www.camstudio.com ● Share: ○Tutorials ○Book Discussions ○Library Tours ○Interviews
- 10. LibKi – Public PC Mgment www.libki.org ● Designed by and for librarians ● Web-based admin area ● Manage library computer users ● Manage library patron’s time on computers
- 11. Zotero – Citation Mgment www.zotero.org ● Citations stored in Firefox & online ● Shared libraries ● Online groups for sharing of resources ● Generate bibliographies with a couple clicks Online PDF storage for full text ● Awesome Guide: research.library.gsu. edu/zotero
- 12. Pidgin – Instant Messaging www.pidgin.im ● Login to multiple IM Accounts ● Custom away messages ● Typing notification
- 13. Spark – Enterprise Instant Msg www.igniterealtime.org/projects/spark/ ● IM client optimized for businesses and organizations ● Built-in support for group chat, telephony integration, and strong security Features like inline spell checking, group ● chat room bookmarks, and tabbed conversations.
- 14. LibStats – Reference Stats code.google.com/p/libstats/ ● Track reference questions ● Build a knowledgebase ● Data stored on your servers
- 15. Omeka – Online Exhibits www.omeka.org ● Professional-looking online exhibits for your digital collections ● Tagging and RSS feeds ● Multiple themes
- 20. Reserves Direct – Course Reserves www.reservesdirect.org Instructors & librarians can ● manage course reserves Integrates into library catalog ●
- 21. Subject Guide – Subjects Plus www.subjectsplus.com ● Subject or Course Guides ● A-Z List of Databases ● FAQs ● Suggestion Box
- 22. LibX – Browser Toolbar http://libx.org Browser toolbar ● Instant access to library ● resources Easy to configure by browsing ● the work of others
- 23. Portable Apps –Bring Apps w/ You www.portableapps.com Allows for the install of many open ● source applications on a USB drive Take your applications and settings ● with you Play with new software without ● commitment
- 24. Find more! ● foss4lib.org ● opensource.web2learning.net ● delicious.com/nengard/opensource
- 25. Thank You! Nicole C. Engard Vice President of Education @ ByWater Solutions http://web2learning.net @nengard Links: http://www.delicious.com/nengard/cildctools