The document summarizes the Meadville Public Library's transition to using open source software over time. It describes how the library started using open source tools like Linux routers and OpenBSD in the late 1990s and 2000s. It then migrated its integrated library system to Koha in the mid-2000s. The library also developed its own open source kiosk management software called Libki. The document outlines many common open source tools used by libraries and the benefits of using open source software, such as cost savings and community support.

1. The Story of an Open Source Library October 21, 2010 Audio is only available by calling this number: Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392 Sponsored by

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7. Today’s Speakers Kyle Hall Meadville Public Library Crawford County Federated Library System Cindy Murdock Ames Meadville Public Library Crawford County Federated Library System Facilitator: Stephanie Gerding, TechSoup Global Assisting with chat questions: Kami Griffiths & Sarah Washburn, TechSoup Global

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10. How They Got Started and Where They are Now

15. Specific Open Source Tools Great for Library Use

31. Resources

32. Meadville Public Library’s OSS Resources for Libraries: http://meadvillelibrary.org/os

33. Benefits? Caveats?

35. Recommendations for Getting Started

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