A Comparative Study of Open-Source Digital Library Software: Designing a Model Selection Criterion

Authors

  • S. K. Md. Ajimuddin
     Seth Soorajmull Jalan Girls College, Kolkata – 700073, West Bengal
  • Sibsankar Jana
     Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani – 741245, West Bengal
  • Samima Khatun
     Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani – 741245, West Bengal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2023/v60i5/152917

Keywords:

Digital Library, Digital Repository, DSpace, GSDL, ICT, Software

Abstract

Every organization and institute is using various software for day-to-day functions and activities. The libraries are no exception. To give better library services and to satisfy growing users’ demands, designing a digital library is essential. There are various digital library software packages in the public domain. This study has attempted to compare popular open-source digital library software and design standard selection criteria for the same.

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2023-11-17

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Ajimuddin, S. K. M., Jana, S., & Khatun, S. (2023). A Comparative Study of Open-Source Digital Library Software: Designing a Model Selection Criterion. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 60(5), 315–319. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2023/v60i5/152917

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Received 2020-06-04
Accepted 2023-11-17
Published 2023-11-17