READIT - 2009 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
READIT - 2009 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
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Proceedings of <strong>READIT</strong>-<strong>2009</strong>, Kalpakkam - 603 102, 29-30 Dec <strong>2009</strong><br />
CONCLUSION<br />
Web 2.0 and open source systems are providing the opportunity <strong>for</strong> the libraries to<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>m the ways in which it reaches a diverse and geographically spread client base. The<br />
Koha installation has enabled the library service to provide a greatly enhanced library service,<br />
especially to the many staff in isolated locations that are rarely in a situation to visit the<br />
library personally. The functionality of the system is comparable to many of the better-known<br />
commercial systems, while the system’s flexibility allows much greater local adaptability of<br />
the various modules. As a cost-effective method of enabling small libraries to establish a web<br />
presence it is a system with enormous potential. Web 2.0 technologies are very essential <strong>for</strong><br />
libraries. These technologies change the library environment. Libraries can apply Web 2.0<br />
tactics to provide better services and relevant in<strong>for</strong>mation as visible and accessible providers<br />
of valuable content and context.<br />
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