Open Source Initiative in Digital Preservation: The Need for an Open Source Digital Repository and Preservation System

Authors

  • Purnima Devi Department of Library and Information Science, Manipur University, India
  • Lairenlakpam Meitei Library & Assistant, College of Agricultural Engineering Post Harvest Technology (Central Agricultural .University), Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
  • Amr Fattouh Library Manager, Sadat Academy For Management Science, Minia Branch, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12816/0013086

Abstract

The paper discusses the Open Source Software in digital preservation for digital repository and preservation system. The paper highlights the need and features of Open Source Software in Digital Preservation with the successful adoption of open source application for library and information management system in this global digital information environment. The paper also discusses some oftheimportantInitiativesofDigital PreservationandRepositorySystemusingOpenSource Software in India.

Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Devi, P., Meitei, L., & Fattouh, A. (2013). Open Source Initiative in Digital Preservation: The Need for an Open Source Digital Repository and Preservation System. Cybrarians Journal, (33). https://doi.org/10.12816/0013086