Interest in open source software has never been stronger yet a general lack of information about specific tools and benefitsalong with nagging concerns about dependability and supporthas hampered adoption in libraries. In Open Source Web Applications for Libraries authors Coombs and Hollister address these issues and provide librarians with guidance on a range of applications that can be used to improve reference services instruction and outreach to library users.
Interest in open source software has never been stronger yet a general lack of information about specific tools and benefitsalong with nagging concerns about dependability and supporthas hampered adoption in libraries. In Open Source Web Applications for Libraries authors Coombs and Hollister address these issues and provide librarians with guidance on a range of applications that can be used to improve reference services instruction and outreach to library users.