LMS by Open source software: Experiences and observations aspect Bangladesh Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam Librarian Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh [email protected]Presenting - International Conference on “Open Source Software in Library Management: Opportunities and Challenges in Library Services” Organizer - Rajshahi University Library, Rajshahi, Bangladesh under The UGC-HEQEP Sub-Project [CP-3607] 13 MAR 2016
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LMS by Open source software: Experiences and observations aspect Bangladesh
BRAC University Library : 2008 Introduced DSpace 2010 Introduced Koha 2011 Introduced VuFind
East West University Library : 2011 Introduced GSDL
Sher-e-Bangla Agri. Univ. : 2011 Introduced Joomla for DAATJ
Extracted Feb 2016
DIR LA0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
35
46
11
29
OSSOthers
OSS vs Others
Rang
e
76%
24%
61%
39%
Trends of LM by OSS Extracted Feb 2016
Visited Mar 2016
Hope for Digital diffusion
Why not OSS for LM?
Hacking Phobia Self-hood thinking Inadequate tech support
Financial
Technical
Inattention
Attitudinal
Data Entry
Attitudinal
No Goal Setting
Support of the Authority
Workload PhobiaNo Idea
Financial & Technical Barriers
• Budgetary problem• No proper IT infrastructure • No Proper Manpower• Less Support from the Authority & IT cell• PC’s Vulnerabilities • Problem of Real IP or Sub-netting• Data Entry Phobia• Server Maintenance Problems
Influences behind success?
• Development thinking• Bindings for service development • Positive Attitude of LIS Professionals • Attending seminars/ lectures / training
programme• Union efforts • Project funding arrangement- UGC-HEQEP, INASP-PERI, Karmasuchi, etc.
Recommendations
• OSS can be selected rather than Customized SW. • LIS should have knowledge on IT • IT professionals should be deployed • Proprietary SW can be used but expenditure is more.• Budget should be enriched. • Training & Motivational Programme should be
arranged for both (professionals and authority). • Starting development from the boyhood. • Project /Kormosuchi funding should be arranged.
Miles to go Miles to go!
I respectfully acknowledged all those, whoseintellectual contents and academic contributions, ideas,
thoughts, and opinions found relevant have been borrowed but could not mention.