3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Important Activities
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
Place Hold
Check In
Check Out
Patron category
Patron Management
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32. 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