LIS/KM Resource

This page stores links to documents pertaining to Koha, an open source Integrated Library System.

Casey Bisson, with the help of Jessamyn West and Ryan Eby, reports on open-source software (OSS) and its use and importance in libraries in the third issue of Library Technology Reports in 2007.

KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing.

A Library's  Best Resource  is its staff. Find your "Best Resources"  For on the Job

With reference to surveillance studies theory, this paper critically assesses the role of personalized search engines as a mediator between advertisers and users. It first sketches the economic and technical background of online marketing and personalized searches. Then, it engages in an in–depth discussion of two examples of personalized search engines with regard to the data collection process used and the way in which this data is used for advertising purposes. The discussion shows that users’ information needs, as well as their personal data, are subject to a growing pressure in terms of commercial exploitation. Essentially, search engines now fulfill the task of translating information needs into consumption needs.

Network for students of Library and Information science.

For those who work in Oklahoma libraries -- a place to share ideas and thoughts at the drop of a mouse.

Mashable Invites is a place to swap invites for "Web 2.0" sites that are currently in private beta mode. Just add your name to an invites list and other Mashable Invites members will drop by and invite you.

Although content scraping has a very negative connotation nowadays the truth is that there are really some valid reasons for its existence.

KnowledgebasePublisher is an opensource knowledge base software, FAQ software, or just content manager about any other type of article that you want to publish on your website.

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