From Weberian Rationalization to JavaScript Components: Modularism in Academic Library Software

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Publicat a:	Information Technology and Libraries (Online) vol. 44, no. 3 (Sep 2025), p. 1-13
Autor principal:	Eaton, Mark E
Publicat:	American Library Association
Matèries:	Software Libraries Software development Computer science Capitalism 20th century Social sciences Hardware stores Furniture Academic libraries Design Librarians Rationalization Case studies Elaboration Literature Reviews Evidence Social Systems Library Personnel Editing Computer Software Programming
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Resum:	This paper considers modular approaches to building library software and situates these practices within the context of the rationalizing logics of modern programming. It briefly traces modularism through its elaboration in the social sciences, in computer science and ultimately describes it as it is deployed in contemporary academic libraries. Using the methodology of a case study, we consider some of the very tangible and pragmatic benefits of a modular approach, while also touching upon some of the broader implications. We find that the modularism is deeply integrated into modern software practice, and that it can help support the work of academic librarians.
ISSN:	2163-5226
DOI:	10.5860/ital.v44i3.17357
Font:	ABI/INFORM Global