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Koha
This document provides an introduction to the Koha integrated library system (ILS) from a Pakistani perspective. It discusses the history and growth of free and open source software (FOSS) movements in library science in Pakistan, including early adoption of software like Greenstone and Zebra. It describes key concepts in library software systems and outlines the components and architecture of Koha, including its use of Linux, MySQL, Apache, and Perl. Installation of Koha on a local area network with multiple libraries is depicted. Useful Koha resources are provided.
Koha
- 1. Introduction to Koha ILS By: M.RafiqueKhaskheli Assistant Librarian MUET Library Jamshoro Pakistan
- 2. Richard Stallman Founding Fatherof Free Software Foundation (FSF) and GNU He started Free and Open Source Software Movement
- 3. Richard Stallman The FreeSoftware Foundation (FSF) is a nonprofit with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom. We defend the rights of all software users. - - FSF
- 4. Pakistani Perspective onFOSS • FOSS Movement in Library Science in Pakistan – 2005/06 • UN Digital Library, Pakistan – Greenstone Digital Library Software • Madam Mumtaz S. Memon National Workshop on Resource Sharing and Networking of Libraries and Documentation Centers (April 11-15, 2006) at NARC – Idea to use Zebra Indexing Server / LOC Z39.50 Gateway • 1st National Workshop on GSDL, RIU, Islamabad – 24-26 June 2006 by PakLAG • Koha - UMT, NRSP-IRM • 1st National Workshop on Koha ILS, 30-31 May 2008 at AIOU
- 5. Concept Computer HW SW Commercial / ProprietarySoftware Free / Donated Software Open Source Software (Not Free) Free & Open Source Software System Software Application Software •Programming •Instructions •Computer Languages •C, C++, Java Finance SW Management SW Graphics SW Library Management SW Digital Library Management System Integrated Library System Content Management System Research, Social Media, etc. GSDL, DSpace, EPrints Koha, EverGreen, PML Joomla, Mambo, Drupal Zotero, LimeSurvey, FB
- 6. Cont. Base / OS– Linux Server Three types of basic library operations ◦ Integrated Library System ◦ Digital Library System ◦ Content Management System Other Operations ◦ Interaction with users / Social Media ◦ Forums, Blogs, Research, etc
- 7. Components Operating System -Linux ◦ Linux Server ◦ LTS Concept ◦ User Friendly, Reliable ◦ Dynamic Community Koha – ILS Dspace
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- 9. Koha - Architecture Components OperatingSystem - Linux DBMS – MariaDB / MySQL Web Server - Apache Programming / Scripting Language - Perl LAMP Model Web Based Client / Server Based
- 10. 10 Installation Model Intranet /LAN /WAN / Secure Network Koha Server Lib3 Lib 2 Lib 1 Users / Public Firewall Windows Client Windows Client
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Editor's Notes
- #6 What is computer? A programmable machine. The two principal characteristics of a computer are: It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner. It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program).