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
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2008-08-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3598440952

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.

Management Des Technologies Et Des Systèmes Automatisés de Bibliothèques Dans Les Pays en Développement

Management Des Technologies Et Des Systèmes Automatisés de Bibliothèques Dans Les Pays en Développement
Author: Bernard Dione
Publisher: K.G. Saur Verlag
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2008
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9783598220388

The theme of these conference proceedings is the management of technologies and library automated systems in the context of developing countries, and in the light of recent developments concerning open source software and applications, as well as new commercial products.

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2
Author: Ravindra N. Sharma
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2012-07-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110292858

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 Annual Report

IFLA Annual Report
Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2003
Genre: International librarianship
ISBN:

IFLA Directory

IFLA Directory
Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2009
Genre: International librarianship
ISBN:

Innovate Bristol

Innovate Bristol
Author: Sven Boermeester
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781949677072

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
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1847429033

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.