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The Story of an Open Source LibraryOctober 21, 2010
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The Story of an Open Source Library
Presenters: Cindy Murdock Ames, Kyle HallSponsored by
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The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Today’s Speakers
Kyle HallMeadville Public Library
Crawford County Federated Library
System
Cindy Murdock AmesMeadville Public Library
Crawford County Federated Library System
Facilitator: Stephanie Gerding, TechSoup GlobalAssisting with chat questions:
Kami Griffiths & Sarah Washburn, TechSoup Global
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Meadville Public Library
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Agenda
• What is Open Source (OSS, FOSS)?• How did Meadville develop into an
OSS library?• What tools work for libraries?• What are the Benefits/Caveats?• What to look for in an OS project• Why is OSS important for libraries?
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How They Got Started and Where They are Now
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Timeline 1998-1999: Began using floppy-based
Linux routers to share dialup connections in each library.
1999: Hired a consultant to provide Cindy with Linux training.
1999-2000: Began using OpenBSD to build a firewall/router for MPL Hired a consultant to train Cindy in
using OpenBSD
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Timeline 2000: Began using LTSP ( Linux
Terminal Server Project ) Allows reuse of old hardware
2001: Kyle joins IT staff on a part time basis.
2000-2002: Began using FOSS Internet filtering software.
2004-2005: Began investing Open Source ILS systems to replace aging ILS.
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Timeline 2005
Sponsored development of Koha to allow it to be used by libraries with large collections.
Hired Kyle full time. Primary duties include Koha
development.
2007-2008 Migrated all CCFLS libraries to Koha
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Timeline 2007
Kyle investigates FOSS Internet kiosk management software (OpenKiosk, OutKafe, etc)
Kyle develops Libki, a new FOSS Internet kiosk management software.
2009 Kyle replaces aging phone system with Open
Source SIP-based phone system. 2010
Upgraded to Koha 3.2
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Specific Open Source Tools Great for Library Use
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Office Software
Often Replaces Microsoft Office
OpenOffice.org
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Web Services
Often Replaces Microsoft IIS
Most popular web server in use.
Apache Web Server
http://httpd.apache.org
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Database
Often Replaces MS SQL Server
Often used with Apache Interactive websites Web-based applications
MySQL &PostgreSQL
http://www.postgresql.org/
http://www.mysql.com
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Library System Software
Overview 1st ever FOSS ILS Web-based
Catalog & Librarian interface
Flexible Design Other
Alternatives Evergreen
Koha
http://koha-community.org
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Email Often replaces
MS Exchange Includes
Email Contact Management Calendar Outlook-Integration Spam filtering Antivirus
ZimbraZimbra
http://zimbra.com
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Desktop Virtualization
Often replaces: VMWare
VirtualBoxVirtualBox
http://www.virtualbox.org/
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Server Virtualization
Often replaces: VMWare Server
Products Features
Consolidates hardware
Server pooling Lower TCO
Xen
http://www.xen.org
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Website Create & Management
Great for creating & managing blogs & websites
Web-based interface Many templates Many plugins Good documentation
Wordpress
http://wordpress.org
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The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Internet Filtering Squid caching
proxy SquidGuard –
URL-based filtering
DansGuardian – content filtering server-based
http://www.squid-cache.org
http://dansguardian.org
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Public Thin Clients Linux Terminal
Server Project (LTSP) We use it for public
computers & OPACS Reuse old hardware
or use new low power hardware
Centralizes maintenance
http://ltsp.org
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The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Libki Kiosk Management
Integrates with Koha Manages patron time on public
computers Librarian management
interface
http://libki.org
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Asterisk Phone System
SIP-based PBX VoIP gateway Conference server Voice menus Voicemail Scriptable
http://www.asterisk.org
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Resources
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Meadville Public Library’s OSS Resources for Libraries:
http://meadvillelibrary.org/os
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Benefits? Caveats?
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Benefits vs. Caveats
Free Access to the code Build upon what
you learn Community Many choices
for support
Free as in “free kitten”
Learning curve Documentation
quality varies
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Recommendations for Getting Started
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
What to look for in an OSS project Vibrant, active community of users &
developers Points of contact – mailing list, IRC,
etc. Active development
The Story of an Open Source LibraryConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Why OSS is important for libraries
Taking the reins – directly guiding technology in our libraries
FOSS benefits everyone – our profession, our patrons
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Questions?
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