Open source in libraries: an introduction and overview
Alan Poulter · Library Review · 2010
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of open source to a non‐technical audience and give an overview of its current and potential applications in libraries. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a literature review. Findings Open source already aids libraries and has great potential but is hobbled by its intrinsically technical appeal. Originality/value The paper makes observations about information technology trends which might affect the take up of open source and introduces open source comprehensively but succinctly.