Katipo develops and supports open-source applications for libraries, notably Koha ILS and Kea Content Management.
Knowledge Integration Ltd. create and maintain open-source software for information and resource sharing--particularly those found in the library automation and public information domains. Their projects include OpenHarvest, OpenRequest, OAIFeeder, and OpenQuestions.
Koha is a free open-source ILS in use at over 50 libraries worldwide. It includes several modules: circulation (issues, returns, transfers, reserves), OPAC, member management, cataloging and acquisitions. It is MARC compliant, has a Z39.50 server and cataloging tools including an integrated MARC editor.
LibLime provides libraries with vendor support for open-source software (migration assistance, staff training, software maintenance and support). Their supported products include Koha ILS, Mambo CMS and DiscrimiNet Filter.
This bibliography has been compiled by Brenda Chawner, School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, as part of her Ph.D. studies. It includes announcements, journal articles, and web documents that are about open source software development in libraries. It also includes articles that describe specific open source applications used in libraries, in particular dSpace, Koha, Greenstone, and MyLibrary.
News site covering open-source systems for libraries.
OpenBiblio is an open-source ILS containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality.
Evergreen is an open-source ILS currently being developed by the Georgia Public Library Service for use by the Georgia Library PINES Program, a consortium of 249 public libraries. The Open-ILS site includes background information about the project, relevant links, a regularly updated progress blog, documentation, and links to mailing lists and downloads.
OpenSiteSearch is a java-based Z39.50 portal system. Its primary use is for libraries to build search interfaces to one or more Z39.50 targets, such as library catalogue Z39.50 servers, vendor database/ejournal Z39.50 servers, or local digital collections.
Schoolforge's mission is to unify independent organizations that advocate, use, and develop open resources for primary and secondary education.
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