LYRASIS launches FOSS4LIB (Free/Open Source Software for Libraries), a website dedicated to providing guidance about open source software for the library community.

Objective

FOSS4LIB help librarians and technologists navigate through the planning, decision-making and implementation processes associated with open source. The site offers a set of Decision Support Tools for the library community to assess open source readiness and related decisions. The tools include:

• a self-paced survey to determine the best open source hosting option;
• a list of questions that helps libraries understand open source software requirements and how to integrate with their larger institutional technology environments;
• a list of factors that impact the true cost of implementing open source; and
• a document to guide the final software package selection.

FOSS4LIB thrives based on community-generated information

Software package creators, service providers and library professionals are encouraged to add their contact information to the registry.

LYRASIS is providing additional information about this free online resource via free webinars and online classes.

About LYRASIS

LYRASIS partners with member libraries to create, access and manage information, while building and sustaining collaboration, enhancing library and technology operations, and increasing buying power.