1. Outline
Introduction
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Open Source Softwares For Libraries
Koha
Henri-Damien LAURENT
BibLibre
22 mai 2009
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

2. Outline
Introduction
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
1 Introduction
Me
BibLibre
1 Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Definition
Strategical Assets
1 Koha : an Open Source Software
Accounting For French success
Koha Challenges
1 Conclusion
I want to...
The End
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

3. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Me
1
1
Ross Singer, Code4Lib 2008
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

4. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
what we do
Libraries only, but all types
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

5. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
what we do
Libraries only, but all types
Open Source Software only, but any kind, as long as it serves
libraries :
• ILMS (Koha) • Web (Drupal) • Federated Search • ...
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

6. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
what we do
Libraries only, but all types
Open Source Software only, but any kind, as long as it serves
libraries :
• ILMS (Koha) • Web (Drupal) • Federated Search • ...
Expertise : technical analysis and developer expertise (small
subcontracts for development)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

7. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
History : Paul Poulain
2002 : Koha : Internationalisation and norms (MARC)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

8. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
History : Paul Poulain
2002 : Koha : Internationalisation and norms (MARC)
2003 : 1st (small) libraries in France
2004 : Koha Release Manager
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

9. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
History : Paul Poulain
2002 : Koha : Internationalisation and norms (MARC)
2003 : 1st (small) libraries in France
2004 : Koha Release Manager
2005 : Henri-Damien Laurent (hdl)
2006 : 1st (bigger) public library in France (300.000 records)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

10. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
History Biblibre
Oct 2007 : Biblibre is created
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

11. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
History Biblibre
Oct 2007 : Biblibre is created
April 2008 : 1st employee
July 2008 : Nicolas Morin joins
Aug 2008 : 3.0 Release Maintainer
Sept 2008 1st Bigger University Library France
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

12. Outline
Introduction
Me
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
BibLibre
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
History Biblibre
Oct 2007 : Biblibre is created
April 2008 : 1st employee
July 2008 : Nicolas Morin joins
Aug 2008 : 3.0 Release Maintainer
Sept 2008 1st Bigger University Library France
Today : Headcount is 9
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

13. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Definition
Free software is a matter of the users freedom to run,
copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software.
More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the
users of the software :
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

14. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Definition
Free software is a matter of the users freedom to run,
copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software.
More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the
users of the software :
The freedom to run the program, for any purpose
(freedom 0).
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

15. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Definition
Free software is a matter of the users freedom to run,
copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software.
More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the
users of the software :
The freedom to run the program, for any purpose
(freedom 0).
The freedom to study how the program works, and
adapt it to your needs (freedom 1).
Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

16. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Definition
Free software is a matter of the users freedom to run,
copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software.
More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the
users of the software :
The freedom to run the program, for any purpose
(freedom 0).
The freedom to study how the program works, and
adapt it to your needs (freedom 1).
Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help
your neighbor (freedom 2).
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

17. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Definition
Free software is a matter of the users freedom to run,
copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software.
More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the
users of the software :
The freedom to run the program, for any purpose
(freedom 0).
The freedom to study how the program works, and
adapt it to your needs (freedom 1).
Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help
your neighbor (freedom 2).
The freedom to improve the program, and release
your improvements (and modified versions in
general) to the public, so that the whole community
benefitsHenri-Damien LAURENT
(freedom 3). Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

18. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Consequence
FREE-DOM
It has to do with Freedom
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

19. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Consequence
FREE-DOM FREE BEER
It has to do with Freedom not with free beer
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

20. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Strategical Assets
Idealist Point of view
Give the user back his
computer
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

21. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Strategical Assets
Idealist Point of view
Give the user back his
computer
Provides technological
independance from Software
editors
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

22. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Strategical Assets
Idealist Point of view
Give the user back his
computer
Provides technological
independance from Software
editors
Seek Liberty ! (via the
mastering of the software)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

23. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Strategical Assets
Idealist Point of view
Give the user back his Technical point of view
computer Source Code provided
Provides technological implies possibility to audit
independance from Software
editors
Seek Liberty ! (via the
mastering of the software)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

24. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Strategical Assets
Idealist Point of view
Give the user back his Technical point of view
computer Source Code provided
Provides technological implies possibility to audit
independance from Software Shared work provide sharings
editors
Seek Liberty ! (via the
mastering of the software)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

25. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Strategical Assets
Idealist Point of view
Give the user back his Technical point of view
computer Source Code provided
Provides technological implies possibility to audit
independance from Software Shared work provide sharings
editors Standard are respected
Seek Liberty ! (via the
mastering of the software)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

26. Outline
Introduction
Definition
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Strategical Assets
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Strategical Assets
Idealist Point of view
Give the user back his Technical point of view
computer Source Code provided
Provides technological implies possibility to audit
independance from Software Shared work provide sharings
editors Standard are respected
Seek Liberty ! (via the Interoperability is VITAL
mastering of the software)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

27. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
FOSS Model interesting
FOSS takes strength out of its weaknesses
Vital Interoperability.
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

28. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
FOSS Model interesting
FOSS takes strength out of its weaknesses
Vital Interoperability. You can use and combine things with
one an other (Drupal/Koha)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

29. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
FOSS Model interesting
FOSS takes strength out of its weaknesses
Vital Interoperability. You can use and combine things with
one an other (Drupal/Koha)
providing services rather than selling products
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

30. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
FOSS Model interesting
FOSS takes strength out of its weaknesses
Vital Interoperability. You can use and combine things with
one an other (Drupal/Koha)
providing services rather than selling products
quick development cycles
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

31. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
FOSS Model interesting
FOSS takes strength out of its weaknesses
Vital Interoperability. You can use and combine things with
one an other (Drupal/Koha)
providing services rather than selling products
quick development cycles
direct relation from developer to users
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

32. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
A community
If you want to harness the power of the community, you have to
give back
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

33. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
A community
If you want to harness the power of the community, you have to
give back
kohala : French Not for profit
a few militant libraries are
pushing for an alternative
relationship between libraries and
vendors
developpers of Koha
users of Koha
people merely interested in
Koha
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

34. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
A community
If you want to harness the power of the community, you have to
give back
kohala : French Not for profit Worldwide Community
a few militant libraries are Liblime + BibLibre = about
pushing for an alternative 80% of devs
relationship between libraries and • G. Charlton (Liblime) : R.
vendors Manager 3.2 • H-D. Laurent
developpers of Koha (BibLibre) : R. Maintainer
users of Koha 3.0
people merely interested in Liblime runs koha.org
Koha BibLibre runs mailing lists
not a one-to-one relationship BibLibre runs koha-fr.org
between library and vendor (french community site)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

35. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
TCO
Koha cheaper :
Cost of development shared
A lot of lightweight
companies (little overhead
costs)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

36. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
TCO
Koha cheaper :
Cost of development shared
A lot of lightweight
companies (little overhead
costs)
We don’t have bad habits
(last 15 yrs)
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

37. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
TCO
Koha cheaper :
Cost of development shared
A lot of lightweight
companies (little overhead
costs)
We don’t have bad habits
(last 15 yrs)
vendors lower their prices in
reaction
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

38. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
TCO
Koha cheaper :
Cost of development shared
A lot of lightweight Market for IT in Libraries
companies (little overhead France 2008 :
costs) Down -7% at 42 me
We don’t have bad habits
(last 15 yrs)
vendors lower their prices in
reaction
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

39. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
TCO
Koha cheaper :
Cost of development shared
A lot of lightweight Market for IT in Libraries
companies (little overhead France 2008 :
costs) Down -7% at 42 me
We don’t have bad habits open source IT projects :
(last 15 yrs) +75% from 2007
vendors lower their prices in
reaction
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

40. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
worldwide organisation
Koha is a never sleeping community.
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

41. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
More Contributors
Join Forces
http ://tech.groups.yahoo.com/
group/koha-es/
www.koha.org
wiki.koha.org
lists.koha.org
irc.katipo.co.nz #koha
The more we are, the more we
need to organize
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

42. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
More Contributors
Join Forces
http ://tech.groups.yahoo.com/
Join Us
group/koha-es/
www.koha.org So many things to do :
wiki.koha.org Technical (translation, bug fixing,
lists.koha.org bug declaring, RFC writing,
irc.katipo.co.nz #koha revewing, coding...)
The more we are, the more we
need to organize
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

43. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
More Contributors
Join Forces
http ://tech.groups.yahoo.com/
Join Us
group/koha-es/
www.koha.org So many things to do :
wiki.koha.org Technical (translation, bug fixing,
lists.koha.org bug declaring, RFC writing,
irc.katipo.co.nz #koha revewing, coding...)
The more we are, the more we But also non Technical
(documenting, entertaining a
local community, advocating,
promoting,...)
need to organize
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

44. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Patch and Features
As time goes by and features gets added, Quality Assurance, and
Test Suite is getting a heavy task that most libraries are not aware
of and donot want to support,
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

45. Outline
Introduction
Accounting For French success
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
Koha Challenges
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Patch and Features
As time goes by and features gets added, Quality Assurance, and
Test Suite is getting a heavy task that most libraries are not aware
of and donot want to support,
but which is really important on the long run to ensure that a
feature is not lost from a previous version to a new one.
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

46. Outline
Introduction
I want to...
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
The End
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Community Rules
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

47. Outline
Introduction
I want to...
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
The End
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Add Features
install Koha
try Koha
propose improvements on wiki or on koha-devel mailing list or
on bugs.koha.org
propose patch eventually on patches@koha.org
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

48. Outline
Introduction
I want to...
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
The End
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Add Features
install Koha
try Koha
propose improvements on wiki or on koha-devel mailing list or
on bugs.koha.org
propose patch eventually on patches@koha.org
I have little time/ressources/skills, can I ask for help ?
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

49. Outline
Introduction
I want to...
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
The End
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Add Features
install Koha
try Koha
propose improvements on wiki or on koha-devel mailing list or
on bugs.koha.org
propose patch eventually on patches@koha.org
I have little time/ressources/skills, can I ask for help ?
You can ask any of the listed companies to assist you.
Henri-Damien LAURENT Open Source Softwares For Libraries Koha

50. Outline
Introduction
I want to...
Free Softwares / Open source softwares
The End
Koha : an Open Source Software
Conclusion
Conclusion
http ://www.biblibre.com
henridamien.laurent@biblibre.com
Free Software Foundation
http ://www.fsf.org
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