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Macan, B., Fernández, G. V., & Stojanovski, J. (2013). Open source solutions for libraries: ABCD vs. Koha. Program: electronic library and information systems, 47(2), (EarlyCite Article) http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17083002&show=html Title:Open source solutions for libraries: ABCD vs. Koha Author(s):Bojan Macan, (Ruder Boškovic Institute), Gladys Vanesa Fernández, (Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Pesquero (INIDEP)), Jadranka Stojanovski, (Ruder Boškovic Institute) Citation:Bojan Macan, Gladys Vanesa Fernández, Jadranka Stojanovski, (2013) "Open source solutions for libraries: ABCD vs. Koha", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 47 Iss: 2 Article type:Research paper Publisher:Emerald Group Publishing Limited Abstract:Purpose - The purpose of this study is to present an overview of the two open source (OS) integrated library systems (ILS) – Koha and ABCD (ISIS family), to compare their "next-generation library catalog" functionalities, and to give comparison of other important features available through ILS modules. Design/methodology/approach - Two open source ILSs, Koha and ABCD, were compared in-depth according to their functionalities and characteristics. A checklist was created for each module: acquisition, cataloging, serials, patron management and circulation, reports and statistics, and administration. For an online catalog module, a separate checklist with "new generation catalog" characteristics was created. Authors also defined an additional set of criteria which could influence the decision process and selection of appropriate ILS like funding, metadata schema, preferred ILS functionalities, provided support, and the role of the IT department, and computer and network infrastructure in the library. Findings - Evaluation of ILSs reveals that Koha has more functionalities than ABCD, especially those connected with the "next generation library catalog". If library is using UNIMARC or MARC21 format for bibliographic description and has a good IT support, Koha is an open source ILS with wide community which has to be considered for implementation. ABCD has great metasearch possibilities and is worth to be considered for libraries using other or no metadata schemas or without IT support. Research limitations/implications - The research was limited to two research libraries and their praxis and experiences. Further analysis can include other open source ILSs. Practical implications - This study can help libraries preparing to migrate to open source ILS to choose an appropriate ILS. Originality/value - This is the first comprehensive study conducted on Koha and ABCD comparing all modules in details. STEPHEN B. ALAYON Data Bank Senior Information Assistant Library and Data Banking Services Section Training and Information Division Aquaculture Department (AQD) Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Tigbauan, Iloilo 5021 Philippines URL: http://www.seafdec.org.ph Telephone No.: 63 33 5119170 to 71 local 409 Fax No.: 63 33 5119174 Mobile Phone No.: 63 919 4506688 Email Add: [email protected], [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Filipino Librarians" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/filipinolibrarians?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
