This document summarizes a training on the free and open source software Koha for libraries. It discusses what Koha is as an integrated library system, its features and benefits. It also provides statistics on Koha installations by the National Library of the Philippines, including over 200 installations in various academic and government libraries. Screenshots of Koha modules like the catalog and acquisition are also included.

1. National Library of the Philippines
1st
Koha Training for
2013
Free Open Source
Software for the Library
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Ryan A. Terrenal
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Information Technology Officer 1

2. What is Free Open Source Software
Free Open-source software (F.O.S.S)
is computer software for which the source code and
certain other rights normally reserved for copyright
holders are provided under a software license that
meets the Open Source Definition or that is in the public
domain. This permits users to use, change, and improve
the software, and to redistribute it in modified or
unmodified forms. It is very often developed in a public,
collaborative manner.

3. Popular FOSS Applications
Web Browsers: Firefox, Google Chrome
Office Apps OpenOffice, LibreOffice
Linux Kernel
Apache Web Server
MySQL Database Server
PHP, Perl
Calibre ebook managment

4. NLP Uses FOSS
Deployed 100% Free Open Sources Systems
Systems Used As
Koha ILS Integrated Library System
KTree Document Management System
Apache Web Server
MySQL Database Server
Drupal Content Management System
DNS, dnsmasq Domain Name Servers
Vyatta / Untangle Open-Source Networking / UTM
Fedora / Linux Mint /
Centos / Debian
Server / Desktop Operating System
Squid / Varnish Proxy / Web Accelerator
OJS / OCS Open Journal System / Open Conference System
TClock Time Clock
Gimp GNU Image Manipulation Program

5. WHAT IS
• is the first open-source integrated library system (ILS)
• first free open source software library automation package
• was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the
Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand.
• First installation went live in January of 2000.
• Its development is steered by a growing community of users
collaborating to achieve their technology goals for the library.
• Koha is a Maori word meaning “a gift”.
Maori is the native or indigenous people of New Zealand and
also one of the official languages of New Zealand, English being
the other.

6. BASIC FEATURES OF KOHA
• an online public access catalogue (OPAC) of the library's
holdings;
• a database of library users/members;
• issuing books to borrowers and returning books to the
collection;
• borrower requests for library items;

7. WHY USE KOHA?
1. Full-featured ILS
• In use worldwide in libraries of all sizes
• Is a true enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive
functionality including basic or advanced options.
• includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions,
serials, reserves,patron management, branch relationships,
and more...

8. WHY USE KOHA? Cont.1
2. Dual Database Design
• Utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard
database types [text-based and RDBMS]
•
Databases used MySQL, PostgreSQL
3. Library Standards Compliant
• Is built using library standards and protocols that ensure
interoperability between Koha ILS and other systems and
technologies, while supporting existing workflows and tools.
uses MARC21, Z39.50 transport protocol, SIP1/SIP2 protocol
• MARC, MAchine-Readable Cataloging, is a data format and
set of related standards used by libraries to encode and share
information about books and other material they collect.

9. WHY USE KOHA? Cont.2
4. Web-based Interfaces
• Interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide
Web technologies–XHTML, CSS and Javascript–making Koha
a truly platform- independent solution.
5. Free / Open Source
• Distributed under the open-source General Public License
(GPL)
6. No Vendor Lock-in
• Libraries are free to install and use Koha themselves if the
have the in-house expertise or to purchase support or
development services from the best available source

10. 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.

11. Koha Servers at NLP
Internal Koha Servers
• Cataloging
• Circulation
• Copyright
• IPS (Information Processing Server)
• Public Libraries
• Koha 3.4.1 (internal testing & development)
Publicly available Koha servers
• koha.nlp.gov.ph
• kulturalink.nlp.gov.ph

12. Koha Servers at NLP
Public Koha servers
• koha.nlp.gov.ph
• kulturalink.nlp.gov.ph

13. Koha Servers @ NLP

14. Library Catalog Search

15. Open Public Access Catalog Search

16. Acquisition Module

17. Authority List

18. Catalog Module

19. Report Module

20. Cataloging / Librarian Interface

21. Koha Installation Statistics for IT Division of NLP
Type of Library Deployed Installed SUC, Govt Agencies, Academic &
Others
Total Lib with Koha
City
42 9 51
Congressional
2 1 3
Municipal
182 1 183
Provincial
20 2 22
Regional
1 0 1
Total
247 14 32 293
Full list of Koha Installations http://wiki.koha-
community.org/wiki/KohaUsers/SoutheastAsia

22. Koha Installation Stats for other agencies
Government Agency using Koha ILS
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Office Main Library
National Historical Commision of the Philippines (NHCP)
Local Governance Resource Center, Local Government Academy (LGRC-LGA-DILG)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office Library
Department of Budget and Management Library (DBM)
Department Of Labor and Employment Library (DOLE)
Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)

23. Koha Installation Stats for Academe
State Universities and Colleges
Philippine Normal University (PNU), Manila CARES (Seminary), Baguio City
La Salle Antipolo (Rizal) Southville International School
Don Mariano Marcos State Universtity, San
Fernando Campus (La Union)
Riverside College, Bacolod City
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (Pasay
City)
University of Rizal System, College Libraries
Notre Dame of Greater Manila Technological Institute Philippines
Bulacan State University, College Libraries
(Malolos)
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Main Library
Taguig City University Library ICCT, Cainta Rizal
Eastern Samar State University Library Mindanao State University - Marawi
Catholic Major Seminary- Myanmar Vibal Foundation

24. Map of
Public Libraries
Koha
recipients
2009-2012

25. Koha Possibile Project
• Digital Library Extension
• Electronic Resources management
• e-Legislative Agenda Information System (pilot
project Cavite Provincial Library Resolutions,
upcoming Quezon Province)

26. What are we doing?
• Koha ILS Installation
• Training on Koha / FOSS
• Training on Library Technologies
• Migration of Data
• Data Conversion to MARC21

27. What can we DO TOGETHER?
• Improve library services with proven
technologies
• Training on Koha ILS or FOSS for libraries
• Educate and disseminate information
about FOSS

28. Nicole Engard, Director of Open Source Education at ByWater Solutions
web.nlp.gov.ph Official Website of National Library of the Philippines
ITD deploys 247 Koha servers http://web.nlp.gov.ph/nlp/?q=node/2300
2011 National Conference and Training for Librarians http://web.nlp.gov.ph/nlp/?q=node/2550
Koha FOSS ILS http://www.eifl.net/koha-foss-integrated-library-system
Information Sources

29. Koha ko, Koha mo, Koha Naten ...
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30. Ryan Terrenal
RTerrenal@nlp.gov.ph
RTerrenal822r@gmail.com
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31. Thank You!