Giulio, Bonanome2016-06-272016-06-272010-03-082010-03-08http://hdl.handle.net/10919/71538The first part of the work is focused on the history and last trend on library automation and integrated library systems, with specific attention on the italian context. The second part evaluates some possible use of open source software in library and open source diffusion in Italy.The third part analyze Koha, an open source ILS, and its possible application at the University of Ca' Foscari Library System.164 pagesapplication/pdfitIn Copyrightlibrary automationopen source softwareintegrated library systems|Iitalian library systemkohaT1Z665ZA4050Z719Thesis