Comparison of open source software for digital libraries

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rathour, Priti Rani | Sahu, Ashok Kumar

Affiliations: Assistant Librarian, Apeejay Satya University, Sohna, Gurgaon. priti_librarian@rediffmail.com | Senior Librarian, Institute for International Management & Technology, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon, Haryana. aksahu@iimtobu.ac.in

Abstract: This study is an examination of features of the four most popular digital library open source software packages against a set of predetermined criteria that is deemed to be essential for the development of a digital library. While analysing and identifying the similarities, differences, strengths, and weakness of the open source software packages, it is indicated that open source digital library software still lacks certain functionalities that are perceived to be important. Each software package has its own individual strengths and weaknesses that will appeal to organizations and stakeholders with different needs. The study is expected to help those library professionals, seriously interested in implementing a digital library by providing a checklist to evaluate how well a particular software fits into their specific implementation requirements. Certain good features of the four open source software packages have also been pointed out via a comparison analysis.

DOI: 10.3233/WDL-120072

Journal: World Digital Libraries - An international journal, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 19-31, 2011