Buy vs. Build

• Buy-

  • Pros- less reliance on in-house staff; someone to call (and blame) when it breaks
  • Cons- hard to find perfect match; can be difficult to customize; future development in the hands of others

• Build-

  • Pros- tailored to your unique environment; prestige from significant contribution; self-reliance
  • Cons- significant in-house staff required to design, build and maintain; required expertise in numerous fields (preservation, metadata, usability, etc.)

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