Selecting and Evaluating Open Source Software for Libraries

Access 2011 - Vancouver, BCKevin Stranack

Simon Fraser University Library

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Reduce Costs

Library Collaboration

Staff Development

Play!

Choice

Enhance Services

CommonGood

Functionality?

Resources?

Reputation?

Licensing Terms?

Standards?

OngoingDevelopment?

Support?

Sustain-ability?

Functionality Your Resources Reputation License Terms Open Standards Ongoing Development Adequate Support Sustainable

Review

Reduced Costs Library Collaboration Staff Development Play and Innovation Choice Enhance Services Common Good

Thanks!

Kevin StranackSimon Fraser University

Email: kstranac@sfu.ca

Skype: kstranackTwitter: @stranack

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