# LibrisXL

> free software created by the national library of Sweden

**Wikidata**: [Q115235320](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115235320)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/librisxl

## Summary
LibrisXL is free software created by the National Library of Sweden. It is distributed under the Apache Software License 2.0 and is copyrighted.

## Key Facts
- **Creator:** National Library of Sweden
- **License:** Apache Software License 2.0
- **Type:** Free software
- **Copyright Status:** Copyrighted
- **Source Code Repository:** https://github.com/libris/librisxl
- **Software Classification:** Instance of free software
- **Related Wikidata Entities:** Associated with Q186055 and Q364 (as indicated by qualifiers)

## FAQs
### Q: Who created LibrisXL?
A: LibrisXL was created by the National Library of Sweden.

### Q: What license is LibrisXL released under?
A: LibrisXL is distributed under the Apache Software License 2.0.

### Q: Is LibrisXL truly free software?
A: Yes, LibrisXL is classified as free software. While its source code is freely accessible under the Apache 2.0 license, it remains copyrighted by its creator, the National Library of Sweden.

### Q: Where can I find the source code for LibrisXL?
A: The source code for LibrisXL is available at the GitHub repository: https://github.com/libris/librisxl

### Q: What does "free software" mean in this context?
A: "Free software" means LibrisXL is distributed under terms allowing users to freely run, study, change, and distribute the software and its modified versions, as per the Apache 2.0 license terms.

## Why It Matters
LibrisXL represents the National Library of Sweden's commitment to open-source solutions within the library and information science domain. As free software, it provides transparency and potential for community collaboration and customization, addressing the need for flexible tools in managing library data and services. Its creation by a major national library underscores the growing importance of open-source approaches in cultural heritage institutions, potentially enabling shared resources and innovation across the library sector. It directly contributes to the ecosystem of digital library infrastructure.

## Notable For
- Being created and published by the National Library of Sweden, a major European national library.
- Being explicitly classified as free software under the Apache Software License 2.0.
- Its source code being openly accessible via a dedicated GitHub repository.
- Its inclusion in Wikidata with specific qualifier references linking to library software entities.

## Body
### Software Identity and Origin
- LibrisXL is free software.
- It was created by the National Library of Sweden.
- Its copyright status is "copyrighted".

### License and Classification
- LibrisXL is distributed under the Apache Software License 2.0.
- It is an instance of the free software class.
- Free software distribution allows users the freedom to run, study, change, and distribute the software and modified versions.

### Source Code and Project
- The source code repository for LibrisXL is located at: https://github.com/libris/librisxl
- Wikidata qualifiers indicate associations with entities Q186055 and Q364.