Application of Open Source Software in Academic Libraries of Arts, Commerce and Science Colleges of Maharashtra : A PhD Questionnaire
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a PhD candidate under Dr.Yogesh Parekh, I/c Librarian, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Dept. of LIS, Gujarat University conducting a research study on the "Application of Open Source Software in Academic Libraries of Arts, Commerce and Science Colleges of Maharashtra." I would greatly appreciate your participation in my study by completing the questionnaire.

The questionnaire aims to gather information about the current use of open source software in academic libraries in Maharashtra, the challenges faced, the benefits derived, and the factors that influence the adoption of open source software. Your participation in this study will greatly contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field and provide valuable insights into the implementation and utilization of open source software in academic libraries.

The questionnaire will take approximately 5 - 10 minutes to complete and is completely confidential. Your answers will be used for research purposes only and will be kept confidential and anonymous.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Sincerely,
Ramakant Amar Navghare, Research Scholar, Dept. of LIS, Gujarat University and
Librarian Changu Kana Thakur ACS College, New Panvel (Autonomous)/ WhatsApp - 8652213222
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Email *
Part : A - General Information about the Library
Name of the College *
Address of the College *
District of the College *
Taluka/Tehsil of the College *
Year of Establishment of the college *
Name of the Librarian *
WhatsApp number of the Librarian *
Qualification
Age Group
Clear selection
Gender
Clear selection
Library Staff *
0
1
2
3
4
5
More than 5
Asst. Librarian
Library Clerk
Library Asst.
Library Attd.
Library Peon
Other
Part : B - General Information about the Library Collection, Infrastructure, Services and Computerization Status
Library Total Area (In Sq. Ft.)
Library Collection - A *
Less than 5,000
5,000 to 10,000
10,001 to 20,000
20,001 to 30,000
30,001 to 40,000
More than 40,001
Books
eBooks
Journals/Magazines
e-Journals
Bound Volumes
CDs
other
Library Collection - B *
Less than 5
5 to 10
10 to 15
15 to 20
20 to 30
More than 30
Nil
Online Database
Online Resources
Institutional Digital Repository Collection
Dissertations
News Papers
Brail material
Library Computerization Status *
Less than 5
5 to 10
10 to 15
15 to 20
20 to 30
More than 30
Nil
Computers
Server
Printer
Scanner
WiFi device
RFID device
Other ICT device
Library Management Software use in your library - ILMS *
Commercial
Open Source Software
Not Use in the Library
KOHA
NewGenLib
PhPMyLib
OpenBiblio
Evergreen
VuFind
eGranthalaya
ABCD
WINSIS
Avanti
Libex
Lybsys
SLIM
SOUL
Libreria-MKCL
AutoLib
Easy Lib
LibSoft
Other
Library Management Software Modules use in your library - ILMS *
Partially Automated
Fully Automated
Not Automated
In Progress
Circulation
Cataloguing
Aquisition
Serial Control
House Keeping/Stock Verification
OPAC
Library Management Software - ILMS Price/Cost *
10,000 to 25,000
25,001 to 50,000
50,001 to 75,000
75,001 to 1,00,000
More than 1,00,000
Nil
Open Source Software ILMS (if outsource)
Commercial ILMS
Internet Connectivity available in Library with LAN/WiFi
Clear selection
Part : C - Application of Open Source Software in Academic Library
Are you Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Library Management Software - ILMS *
Aware
Not Aware
User
KOHA
NewGenLib
PhPMyLib
OpenBiblio
Evergreen
VuFind
eGranthalaya
ABCD
Avanti
Libex
Libsuit
SOUL
SLIM
LibSoft
AutoLib
EasyLib
Libreria-MKCL
Lybsys
Cascade
Mastersoft ERP
Other
Are you Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Digital Library Software *
Aware
Not Aware
User
Greenstone
VuDL
Kete
Ganesha
Are you Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) *
Aware
Not Aware
User
DSpace
Eprint
Fedora
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Content Management System (CMS) *
Aware
Not Aware
User
Joomla
Wordpress
Drupal
Blogger
Plone
Open CMS
Typo3
ModX
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Learning Management System (LMS) *
Aware
Not Aware
User
Moodle
OLAT
Efront
Dokeos
SAKAI
OpenELMS
ATutor
ILIAS
OpenedeX
Canvas
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Operating System (OS) *
Aware
Not Aware
User
OpenSuse
Debian
Fedora
Ubuntu
Gentoo
Centos
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Reference Management Tools *
Aware
Not Aware
User
Zotero
LaTeX
Mendeley
Connotea
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Audio and Video editing *
Aware
Not Aware
User
Audacity
Avidemux
Kino
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Federate Searching *
Aware
Not Aware
User
Library Find
Dbwiz
Pazpar2
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User   of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Journal Management System & Browser *
Aware
Not Aware
User
OJS
Dpubs
e-Journal-Drupal
Mozilla/Firefox
Google/Chorme
Opera
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to Electronic Resources Management System *
Aware
Not Aware
User
CORAL
FreeERMS
Researcher
ERMeS
CUFTS ERM
Are you  Aware, Not Aware and User of Open Source Software in Academic Library as regards to ERP Solution *
Aware
Not Aware
User
OpenERP
Compiere
OpenBravi
Project-open
Part : D - Professional Skills, Opinion and Understanding about Open Source Software and Satisfaction Level
Technical Skills and Understanding of Open Source Software *
Yes
No
Not Sure
OSS available Free of Cost
OSS Source Code can be changed
OSS Customization can be done as require
OSS can be Reuse and Redistribute
OSS and Free Software both are same
OSS Installation can be handled by Library staff
Justification and Opinion about of Open Source Software features and adoption in Academic Library *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
OSS are Portable
OSS are Reusable
OSS having Adaptability
OSS require minimum Budget provision
OSS are Stable
OSS are User Freindly
OSS provide Technical support
OSS come with Security
How Satisfied about Application of OSS in Academic Library *
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Not at all satisfied
Installation process of OSS
Administrative setup and Customization
Maintenance of OSS
Data migration and Backup
Library Staff skills regarding OSS
IT Staff support within Institute
Financial support from Institute
Inhouse Library Professional Training for OSS
Support from vendor, if it is outsource
Practical knowledge gain during workshop and seminar
Part : E - Impact of Application of Open Source Software in Academic Library
Overall Impact of OSS as regards to the following *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Reduce budget as compare to commercial software
Increase learning ability among library professional
Increase in user satisfaction level
Improvisation of existing library services
Comprehensive Report generated through OSS
Save the time of the users
Increase in the library Footfall
Customization leads to improve access of library web pages
Multi-linkages resources made accessible on single platform
Library professional actively engage in training and skills upgradation
Part : F - Perception and Review on Application of Open Source Software in Academic Library
What are the barriers of Application of OSS in Academic Library *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Lack of Awareness
Lack of Technical Skills
Lack of Support from Higher Authorities
Data Migration
Customization Work
Institutional Policy
Legal Concerned
What is your opinion about training and skills upgradation *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Technical guide books needed
Hands on training require
Workshop and Seminar need to be arranged
eLearning tools need to be created
Technical support from professional require
Cluster Digital space needed
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