With the introduction of open source software and particularly DSpace in the broad and ever-growing world of information science, it is incumbent on information scientists and digital librarians to stimulate and ensure a sustained understanding, utilisation and optimisation of this new arm of technology. On the one hand, this research article is an investigation into what this new arm of technology called DSpace of open source software is all about. On the other hand, it acts as a gateway into the application of this new arm of technology within the precision of virtual information institutions such as digital libraries. It is within the competence of this research article to demonstrate that through a virtual platform called integrated library system, the timely introduction as well as adequate absorption of DSpace into librarianship is of enduring nature which leads to long-lasting significance in information acquisition, management and consultation. In perspective, therefore, the organisation of digital information resources through acquisition and circulation for instance are quite eminent when it comes to the application of this new technology in librarianship. In this scientific write-up therefore, there are explorations and presentations of fundamental aspects of open source software technology which contradict those of proprietary software technology. It is recommended that information institutions such as university libraries, archives, museums, etc. should solicit the services, procurement and institutionalisation of DSpace. Finally, a glossary is built at the end of this scientific write-up, and through this initiative, meanings are accorded to seemingly challenging terms and concepts which are generally frequent and unavoidable in this branch of information science.
Open source software, Electronic information, Digital library, DSpace
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