Open Source Models: Making Inroads in Zimbabwean Library Information Services and lessons learnt in implementing ABCD ILS
Open Source Models: Making Inroads in Zimbabwean Library Information Services and lessons learnt in implementing ABCD Integrated Library and Digital Management System Author: Bhowa tg, Infoprenuer, zimisis bhowatg@gmail.com; http://bhowatg.blogspot.com Paper presented at the 4th African Conference on Digital Scholarship and Curation, May 16-19 2011, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa © Bhowa tg 2011 Abstract: Thrust- the thrust of this article is to describe the effective use of appropriate Open Source Library Systems to disseminate information in arresting the vagaries of poverty and development in Zimbabwe. The role and challenges faced by libraries and documentation/information centres in implementing Open Source Models are discussed. In reality is Open Source a Reality or Option? Finally, a variety of recommendations are offered and the conclusion is drawn that libraries and information professionals must adopt and implement O