Open Source Software (Oss) Applications In Libraries: Special Reference To Selected Ils And Dl Software’s

Abstract

ICT (Information and Communication Technology) has transformed the libraries‟ working environment entirely. Today, most of the libraries have been performing their routine works with the assistance of computer technology and this technology has brought with it many benefits such as advancement; reduction in work timing, reduced man power, data preservation and security etc. In this era of technology, Internet is an indispensible phenomenon and has been providing so many technical supports especially in the field of library and information science in the form of Open Sources Software (OSS). These days open sources softwares are becoming prevalent due to its immense significance. The Open Sources software provides free and easy accesses to the libraries as well as users can do changes and modification in it as well as they can run, copy, share, and improve the software with the desired requirements. However, library professional requires basic knowledge of computer to installation and maintenance for Open Source Software. Hence, this paper aims to describe Open Source Software (OSS) applications in libraries theoretically and highlight some major IDL - International Digital Library Of Technology & Research (Digital Library). Besides, the applications of Open Source Software (OSS) in the current scenario of libraries shall be discussed.