Thanks Michele!

On 1/20/12 1:24 PM, "Michele Kimpton" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Hi Karen and team,
>The FOSS4LIB site is supposed to be a comprehensive registry for open
>source tools used by public and academic libraries.  So you will find
>preservation software and access software, repository software, tools
>software ect.  The goal of Lyrasis was to provide a one stop shop for
>finding the right open source tools for your project and to keep the site
>dynamic through input by the community.  Given this has just launched,
>any feedback to Peter I am sure would be greatly appreciated.
>
>cheers, Michele
>On Jan 20, 2012, at 1:02 PM, Karen Cariani wrote:
>
>> Mmm - enhance it?  Give us ahead start?  A platform to add to?
>> 
>> Also not sure this is focusing on digital preservation.  Most library
>> needs are around access.
>> 
>> On 1/20/12 9:02 AM, "Priscilla Caplan" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> 
>>> How does this affect our open source project?
>>> 
>>> p
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Peter Murray
>>><[log in to unmask]
>>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>   Please pass this along and send me an e-mail if you would like to
>>>   sign up for an introductory session in-person at ALA or via free
>>>   webinar later in January and February.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   ATLANTA ­ (January 18, 2012) ­ LYRASIS is pleased to announce the
>>>   launch of FOSS4LIB (Free/Open Source Software for Libraries), a
>>>   website dedicated to providing guidance about open source software
>>>   for the library community.
>>> 
>>>   With funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, LYRASIS
>>>   Technology Services is leveraging the expertise of its open source
>>>   development team and consulting staff to help librarians and
>>>   technologists navigate through the planning, decision-making and
>>>   implementation processes associated with open source. ³Open source
>>>   software enables libraries to improve their services in
>>>   cost-effective ways. Through the FOSS4LIB website, library
>>>   professionals will be able to more effectively assess and meet the
>>>   needs of their staff and users through open source,² said Kate
>>>   Nevins, Executive Director of LYRASIS.
>>> 
>>>   FOSS4LIB 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.
>>> 
>>>   The site also details current information about open source software
>>>   service providers, events and usage. Through its open source
>>>   software registry, FOSS4LIB enables providers to highlight their
>>>   software packages and benefits, libraries to submit firsthand
>>>   experience with open source software, and users to learn about open
>>>   source software updates and releases.
>>> 
>>>   FOSS4LIB is accessible at http://foss4lib.org/. 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, and will present overviews at the
>>>   ALA Midwinter Conference.
>>> 
>>>           € January 21st from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST), City Center
>>>   Marriott Somerset Room
>>>           € January 22nd from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST), City Center
>>>   Marriott Bordeaux Room
>>> 
>>> 
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