1. Nikunj Tyagi
Delhi Public Library.
August 23-24, 2022
SGGSCC, University of Delhi
” KOHA Library Management Software ”
2. What is Koha?
• Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) module which provides a simple and
clear interface for library users to perform tasks such as searching for and
reserving items and suggesting new items.
• Full catalogue module which enables library staff to capture details of all library
items. It is MARC compliant, and also z39.50 compliant, meaning data entry and
exchange will be greatly simplified.
• Circulation module which fully automates borrowing and item management,
integrating with the OPAC so users can see which items they have outstanding,
for example.
• Acquisitions module which assists librarians with both acquisitions and more
generally with budget management.
• Serials management and reporting modules perform functions that their names
would suggest.
Koha is an Integrated Library System with a range of features including:
3. What are the benefits of Koha?
• Easy access to information for library staff and users due to effective searching
and issuing of items.
• Automation of alerts to remind patrons and staff about, for example, overdue
items or arrival of new items.
• Reduced time of processing of library items, due to MARC and z39.50
compatibility.
• Online supervision becomes possible, reducing the line management
responsibilities of senior staff.
• Library management becomes easier through automated collection of data.
• Through the acquisition module budgets can be more effectively managed.
• Koha brings together library users and staff, as both can see various aspects of
the system and can work together more effectively to achieve each user's goals.
4. Feature
• A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).
• Award winning and free/Open-source Software.(no
license fee).
• OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix.
• Web-based Interface. We can integrate with our library
website.
• Full MARC21 and UNIMARC
• Multilingual and multi-user support
• Z39.50 server.
5. System Requirements:
• To install Koha for immediate use we recommend LAMP
• L-Linux server – Debian is what most people use –Operating System
• A - Apache - web server
• M - MySQL (up to version 5.6) or Maria Database
• P- Perl – Language
• Operating system: Debian. Ubuntu
• Database: MariaDB , Mysql
• Search engine: ElasticSearch, Zebra
• Perl: Perl >= 5.14 is required and versions shipped with the above operating systems are
recommended.
• Libraries with a small collection consider a desktop with i5 processor and minimum 8
GB RAM preferably with ssd
• Server computer built for 24x7 hours continuous working for static Koha service. Server
class computers available with various specifications.
• Institutions can hire virtual servers from cloud service providers.
6. OPAC
Koha facilitates the users with the Online Public Access Catalog which can
be viewed 24X7 anytime anywhere;
It allows the OPAC users to search with the fields like Keyword, Subject
Title, Class, Barcode, Author, Publisher, ISBN, Series etc;
OPAC refines the searches made on Availability of the Resource, Authors,
Libraries, Item Types, Location, Series, Topics and others;
Allows the OPAC users who are logged in as members to reserve library
items for future issue;
Bibilio basket: members can select the item and can add to the cart; and
Allows to add the tag and save to lists of the member.
Patrons can create & manage their own private lists by visiting the ‘your
lists’ section of their account.
OPAC Features: https://koha-community.org/manual/20.05/en/html/opac.html
9. Staff Interface
Multiple libraries and transfers
• Circulation and fines
• Patron management
• Acquisitions module
• Serials management
• Authorities control
• Integrated Z39.50 for resource sharing
• SIP2 Protocol RFID support
• Printing functions for barcode labels, ID cards, and
overdue notices
11. Circulation
User friendly circulation process
Comprehensive search at the time of circulation
Easy check out and check in
Renewal of books
Reservation of books is available
On screen overdue display
Automatic fine calculation
17. CATALOGUING
The main work of library is to do cataloguing of the given
material of library so that it can be searched easily.
Mark framework is used in it. under it different tags are given
we can fill information in different tags of our library.
Under it the facility of Z 39.50 protocol is given by it’s help we
can find the database of other library and if needed we can also
import it in our database.
19. Serials
The Serials module assists in managing serial subscriptions for
journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Koha manages late issues, skipped issues, and claims with the
suppliers.
Koha manages complex classifications, allowing the librarian to work
with eleven different publication periods (from daily newspapers to
annual publications), with delayed publications, and with
publications out of sequence.
23. LIST
This module is very helpful for both librarian and also readers.
By this we have a specific list of required material in the library.
Like list of autobiography, biography etc
Koha new list form offers several options for creating list:
Private list: Managed by the library staff and can be seen only by
creator
Public list: Managed by the Library staff and can be seen by
everybody
Open list: This can be managed by everybody and can be seen by
everybody
27. Koha backup and Restore :
Marc Records Backup:
If you want to take backup of biblios, authority you can export from super admin panel while Following onLogin using super
librarian > Home > Tools > Export data > Export Bibliographic records/ authority Records.
it will download .mrc file which contains biblio data.
Database backup:
backup of database using mysqldump command as follow in terminal:
mysqldump -u databaseUser -p databasename > mykohabackup.sql (press enter)
it will ask you password please enter the database password
Example: sudo mysqldump -uroot -p koha_library > koha_library.sql
Marc Records restore:
To Restore follow the following steps
Login using super librarian > Home > Tools > Stage MARC records for import
Upload your .mrc file once uploaded successfully click on manage the staged
wait till complete it.
Database restore:
Restoring database backup execute the following command in terminal:
mysql -u databaseUser -p databasename < mykohabackup.sql (press enter)
28. Manual Fines script & rebuild zebra
Apply following commands in terminal:
sudo su
export PERL5LIB="/usr/share/koha/lib"
export KOHA_CONF="/etc/koha/sites/library/koha-conf.xml"
cd /etc/cron.daily/
./koha-common
Apply following command in a terminal for reindexing:
sudo koha-rebuild-zebra -v -f library
29. Important Links:
Koha demo: https://koha-community.org/demo/
Koha download: https://koha-community.org/download-koha/
Koha Documentation Manuals: https://koha-
community.org/documentation/
Koha Wiki: https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Main_Page
Koha SQL reports: https://wiki.koha-
community.org/wiki/SQL_Reports_Library
Koha YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KohaILS
Koha customization:
http://knowgate.niscpr.res.in/documents/10181/21379/10-
KOHA+Customization.pdf/1d1822ea-faff-4d47-aaff-3934b2bd0338
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