The library community is abuzz about open source software.  Open source usually refers to an application whose source code is made available for use or modification as users see fit. Make sense? Probably not!  Would it help if you knew that open source is not just about programming, but about following a philosophy?

Still confused? Not surprising. What will open source mean to our libraries? More flexibility and freedom than with software purchased with license restrictions. This is an important path for libraries to consider.  Why open source?  Because both the open source community and the library world live by the same rules and principles.

Nicole Engard will give you the facts and dispel myths about open source. This presentation will not only introduce librarians to what open source is and what it means for libraries, but will also provide attendees with links to a toolbox full of freely available open source products to use in their libraries.

Who Should Attend?

Librarians and/or administrators who want to know the basics of open source and how it can be used in the library environment.

Critical Learning Questions

What is open source?

What are the common myths I've heard?

How can I use open source?

How can open source software improve customer experiences?

How can open source software save money?

Notes

Instructions for accessing the Webcast will be emailed to you 2 to 3 business days prior to the event. Your registration is for one computer and one site only. You can host as many people as you like for one low site fee so be sure to invite your colleagues to learn with you!

* Register before 2 January and save US$ 10.00 [Live Only]! Program registrations beyond that date will be US$ 139.00.

Browser Test

Test your browser and operating system by joining a WebEx test meeting.