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Introduction to Koha
Koha is an open-source integrated library system that was first developed in New Zealand in 1999-2000 and is now a worldwide collaboration project. It is a free and customizable option for libraries that provides a fully web-based system for cataloging, circulation, serials control, acquisitions and more. Koha allows libraries to perform traditional operations at low cost while customizing the system to fit local needs without vendor lock-in.
Introduction to Koha
- 1. Introduction to Koha SoufrierePublic Library Taiwan ICDF (International Cooperation Development Fund) Hsin Ying (Stacy) Lin
- 2. • What isKoha? • Why Koha? • Koha Feature Overview EX Cataloging Searching • Links & Questions
- 3. the firstopen-source Integrated Library System(ILS). http://slpl.edu.lc:8080/ Started in New Zealand in 1999-2000 by a web company called Katipo for libraries in rural areas of New Zealand. Katipo worked with Horowhenua Library Trust (HLT) to write the first version of Koha, and then released the code under the GPL (The GNU General Public License).
- 4. downloaded fromwww.koha- community.org a world-wide project and a product. a Maori word meaning Gift or Donation. by the collaboration of a growing community of libraries and a team of volunteers from around the globe.
- 5. Free/Open Source softwareis , software that users have the ability to run, distribute, study, and modify the program for any purpose. Open source= free=cost-effective Customize it yourself= ability to fit local needs Complete web based = freedom for user /no vendor lock
- 6. Fully web-based andall necessary library modules available to perform traditional library operations: Completely web based OPAC Circulation Cataloging Serials control Acquisitions Custom Reporting
- 7. OPAC: customizable, RSSfeed for searches, comments / reviews by patrons (an online bibliography of a library collection that is available to the public. ) Circulation: checking in/out, overdue notices (email, sms) Patron Management: photos, custom fields, fine management, history Cataloging: data entry, copy cataloging using Z39.50 search, MARC and UNIMARC support, authority control Serials: serials management, receive issues, track late issues, process vendor claims, check-in supplements Acquisitions track vendors, track orders, receive orders, process claims, budgeting
- 8. • Copy catalogingusing Z39.50 search • Classify.oclc.org
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- 24. ti: titlesearch (ex. ti:hamlet) su: subject search (ex. su:cooking) pb: publisher search (ex. pb:penguin) au: author search (ex. au:rowling) bc: barcode (ex. bc:502326000912)
- 27. Join the mailinglists: koha-community.org/support/koha-mailing-lists/ Discussion koha-community.org/get-involved/irc/
Editor's Notes
- #10 Step 1 Open the Homepage Interface of Koha 3.2 and click on Cataloging Link to start the cataloging process.
- #11 Step 2 Click on Z39.50 to search books and click on the button “New Z39.50 Server”, as shown in the picture below
- #12 Step 3 A form with the following text boxes will be opened. In this form, you can put the search string. Different search options are available. We have used ISBN field with 0517101432 as the search term. Press search button and be sure to select your target server (library of congress/oholink in this case)
- #13 STEP 4 A list of bibliographic records can be seen in the next screen. Click on import button on the last column of the record which you want to import into your catalog.
- #14 Step 5 This record will be imported into the data entry form of Koha. This record now can be modified/edited according to the needs of your library. After editing/modification, press the Save button to enter the item information/holding information for this bibliographic record.
- #15 Step 6 After saving bibliographic record, the item needs to be edited including collection code, shelving location, full call number, and accession number and click on save button. (be sure to put S means Soufriere in front of # )