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.

1. Introduction
to
Koha ILS
By: M.Rafique Khaskheli
Assistant Librarian
MUET Library Jamshoro Pakistan

2. Richard Stallman
Founding Father of Free
Software Foundation (FSF)
and GNU
He started Free and Open
Source Software Movement

3. Richard Stallman
The Free Software
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 on FOSS
• 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 / Proprietary Software
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

8. Koha History

9. Koha - Architecture
Components
Operating System - 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

11. Useful Links
Koha: http://www.koha-community.org
http://kohageek.blogspot.com/
https://koha-community.org/manual/20.11/en/html/

12. rafiqkhas@gmail.com
Thanks