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Leading the Library Revolution With FOLIO: A Cutting-Edge Open Source Library Service Platform

Leading the Library Revolution With FOLIO: A Cutting-Edge Open Source Library Service Platform

Subhajit Panda, Navkiran Kaur
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 35
ISBN13: 9798369308073|EISBN13: 9798369308080
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0807-3.ch008
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MLA

Panda, Subhajit, and Navkiran Kaur. "Leading the Library Revolution With FOLIO: A Cutting-Edge Open Source Library Service Platform." Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Information Technology in Library and Information Science, edited by Barbara Holland and Keshav Sinha, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 148-182. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0807-3.ch008

APA

Panda, S. & Kaur, N. (2024). Leading the Library Revolution With FOLIO: A Cutting-Edge Open Source Library Service Platform. In B. Holland & K. Sinha (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Information Technology in Library and Information Science (pp. 148-182). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0807-3.ch008

Chicago

Panda, Subhajit, and Navkiran Kaur. "Leading the Library Revolution With FOLIO: A Cutting-Edge Open Source Library Service Platform." In Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Information Technology in Library and Information Science, edited by Barbara Holland and Keshav Sinha, 148-182. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0807-3.ch008

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Abstract

This chapter delves into the evolution of library management systems (LMS) and the emergence of library services platforms (LSP) with a focus on FOLIO, an innovative open-source solution. Beginning with the historical context of open-source software in libraries, it dissects the architectural nuances between monolithic and micro-services systems in LMS development. The discussion shifts to a comprehensive understanding of FOLIO, exploring its installation, specialized apps, and pivotal features. Addressing challenges in FOLIO implementation, the chapter offers practical insights and best practices. It emphasizes enhancing user experience through accessibility and personalized options and elucidates FOLIO's robust security measures and data privacy in the open-source realm. Furthermore, it illuminates the thriving FOLIO community, encouraging active participation and collaboration. The chapter concludes by contemplating FOLIO's transformative impact on the future landscape of library management.

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