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This might be of interest to some of you. I know that oss4lib has been around for a while, but I think there is room for more coverage. -- *Chadwick J. Seagraves:* M.S.L.S Library Systems Analyst Private Academic Library Network of Indiana Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority (317) 298-6570 ext. 116 or (800)-733-1899 6202 Morenci Trail Indianapolis, IN 46268 palni.edu <http://www.palni.edu> InfoSciPhi.info <http://www.infosciphi.info> ** Apologies for cross-posting. ** On March 31, 2008, I will be launching the website Open Source In Libraries. The primary goal of this project is to help libraries discuss and freely use open source software to suit their needs. You are all welcome to join this community and help it grow. This is a "we" thing, not a "me" thing. Please visit the website and become a member of this new community. It's free for everyone. There's also an email listserv you can join. Lets all work together! Website: http://www.opensourceinlibraries.com Listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/opensourceinlibraries The following quote courtesy of Jeff Humphrey: "Open source software is free in the sense that it grants freedom to the user through the absence of proprietary control. Though much open source is available without licensing fees, this does not necessarily include liberation of price. The open source model shifts most of the costs from acquisition to operations and maintenance. One of the best things about open source software is that the code is made available to everyone to modify as they see fit. This allows users to develop the program or make changes to suit their needs even if a project is totally abandoned by the original creator. With open source, we are no longer at the mercy of closed source vendors with their forced upgrades and compatibility issues. Open source is about community where usability takes priority over profitability. Enhancements are shared for the benefit of all users. Bug fixes are the result of users pulling together and are often resolved much faster than a closed source patch, saving organizations time and money." -- Allen D. Tate Head of Computer Services Ohio Township Public Library System 4111 Lakeshore Dr PO Box 850 Newburgh, IN 47629 (812) 853-5468 x 313 http://www.ohio.lib.in.us/ (Library Home Page) http://www.linuxinlibraries.com/ (Linux In Libraries) The views expressed in this message are not necessarily those of the Ohio Township Public Library System. _______________________________________________ INCOLSA-L mailing list [log in to unmask] http://lists.incolsa.net/mailman/listinfo/incolsa-l