Koha open source

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE
ANAND G

KOHA
Open Source Library
Management Software

 We want to implement a powerful and flexible integrated
library system,
 Supporting the academic, research and administrative needs
of all academic members including students & faculty.
 Here we are discussing about the KOHA, which is an open
source software.
 The name comes from a Māori term for a gift or donation.
 KOHA has the capability to improve the quality, speed &
effectiveness of various library activities.

 The term “open source” refers to software that is:
 Free
 original source code available
 It can be modify according to Our Uses`s
 Open source software may be free, a developer or distributor may
charge for services, including special programming, installation,
training, and technical support.

 KOHA is an open source project.
 Its source code is open.
 KOHA is known as the most powerful ILS (Integrated Library
Management System) of the world of Information & Library system.
 KOHA is full featured and web based interface.
 Developed initially in New Zealand by Katipo Communications
with Horowhenua Library Trust
 It releases on January 2000

 A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).
 OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix,
Ubuntu.
 Web based Interfaces and we can integrate with website.
 Customizable web based OPAC
 Online reservation of library documents
 Full catalogue, circulation, library stock management.

 KOHA is based on a client-server architecture.
 Network Server: KOHA can be installed on a server
running Linux, Unix, Ubuntu platforms. The recommended
operating system is stable version of Debian Linux,
although KOHA can run on any modern operating system.
 Client Workstations: KOHA requires only a web browser
on the workstation
 Koha thus functions on PCs running Windows, PCs running
Linux, Macs, or even UNIX workstations.

 Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
 Patron Management
 Cataloguing
 Circulations
 Serials
 Acquisitions
 Reports

 Server operating system:
 Linux, Ubuntu or any other Unix.
 Web server:
 Apache, PHP my admin,
 Programming language:
 Perl.
 Database:
 MySQL.
 Integrated Library software:
 Koha 18.05.04
 When working in the Koha
staff client it is strongly
recommended that you use
the Firefox browser.
 Koha's staff client is not
supported in Internet
Explorer and has not yet
been fully optimized for
Google Chrome.

 Koha's interfaces are designed with usability in mind and are
extremely user friendly.
 Staff and patrons with only basic computer skills have quickly
learned to use the system efficiently.
 The cataloging module requires an understanding of cataloging
practices such as MARC retrieval tools, how to add holdings
information, etc.
 Administrators should know operating system (Linux, Ubuntu etc.)
for maintenance, some knowledge of cataloging in setting up the
system preferences.

Important Activities
 OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
 Place Hold
 Check In
 Check Out
 Patron category
 Patron Management

Conclusion
• Koha is an open source Integrated Library System (ILS), used
world-wide by public, school and special libraries
• Koha is a web-based ILS, with a SQL database (MySQL preferred)
backend with cataloguing data stored in MARC and accessible
via Z39.50
• Various Web 2.0 facilities like tagging, comment, Social sharing
and RSS feeds
• Union catalog facility
• Customizable search
• On- line Circulation
• Bar code printing

Koha open source

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