Open Source Opens Doors: Repurposing Library Software to Facilitate Faculty Research and Collaboration

Open Source Opens Doors: Repurposing Library Software to Facilitate Faculty Research and Collaboration

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Scarfs Asked to convert a faculty-created Microsoft Word document of biblical references found within popular films into a searchable database for scholars, the Albright College library staff helped create a multi-access database called Bible in the Reel World.The database relied on student workers for inputting data, used MARC standard formatting for future portability, and encouraged interactive feedback, enabling scholars to submit comments and suggest additional films and references.Using the open source integrated library system Koha, Plastic Track Slider MarcEdit software, and free record exporting from IMDb, library staff created a fully-searchable database for researchers and scholars to examine the use of scripture in popular film.