Library Open Source Idea Forum

by Nicole C. on Feb 11, 2010

This just came through on the OSS4Lib List from Eric Lease Morgan:

Consider completing an open source software IdeaScale:

http://libraryideaforum.ideascale.com/

A few friends and I are doing some investigations regarding open source software and libraries. Through the process we have made a number of assertions, such as but not limited to:

• Libraries need an easy to manage open source Google-like search
• There is a critical mass of OSS to do much of library work
• Libraries should become sources of safe open source software

Using the IdeaScale tool we can garner from a wider audience — such as yourselves — the validity of these assertions. Just click “thumbs up” if you agree or “thumbs down” if you disagree. Add a comment and/or additional assertion if you desire. Instant feedback. A way to gauge community interest.

Give it a whirl?

I too will be keeping an eye on this to see what librarians and library professionals are thinking.