A comparative study on digital library open source code softwares

Subject Areas : Journal of Knowledge Studies

fereshteh sepehr ¹ ( Department of Library and Information Science, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch )
aliasghar sharifinia ² ( Department of Library and Information Science, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch )

Received: 2010-11-27 Accepted : 2011-05-10 Published : 2011-05-22

Keywords: Digital libraries, Comparative Studies, Open Source Code Software, Library Software, Greenstone, Koha, Dspace, MyLibrary, EPrints, OpenBiblio,

Abstract :

Purpose: The aim of the present research is developing knowledge in the field of open-source code software of digital libraries, and identifying their strengths, weaknesses, similarities, and differences. Methodology: This research is of applied type. The population is composed of Greenstone, Koha, Dspace, MyLibrary, EPrints, and OpenBiblio. The existing standards of digital libraries have been investigated and a checklist is prepared so that the best software for providing a suitable model could be introduced.Descriptive measurable research method is used to collect the information and describe the related features. Findings: The findings show that among the softwares that are designed as Integrated Digital Library open-source code, the highest capabilities belong to Koha, MyLibrary, and OpenBiblio. And, those which have been designed for digital library materials according to the checklist are Greenstone, Dspace, and EPrints. Conclusion: From the viewpoint of digital library materials, regardless of functional modules (Acquisition, Cataloging, OPAC, Circulation, Serial Control), the highest capabilities belong to Greenstone, Dspace, Koha, MyLibrary, EPrints, and OpenBiblio

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