Open Systems, Contributed by Organizations or Campuses, and Open Access

The Importance of Open Access, Open Source, and Open Standards for Libraries

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Title:The Importance of Open Access, Open Source, and Open Standards for Libraries (ID: CSD4014)
Author(s):Edward Corrado (The College of New Jersey)
Source:Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:The open access, open source software, and open standards concepts have been garnering increased attention in the field of librarianship and elsewhere. These concepts and their benefits and importance to libraries are examined. Benefits include lower costs, greater accessibility, and better prospects for long-term preservation of scholarly works.
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Open Source and Free Software: Concepts, Controversies and Solutions

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Title:Open Source and Free Software: Concepts, Controversies and Solutions (ID: CSD3359)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This May 2004 conference on Open Source and Free Software: Concepts, Controversies and Solutions, includes multimedia presentations on various open source issues.
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