In this paper one of the important library management software Koha has been discussed in details together with its need, features, implementation, customisation, data migration from Libsys to Koha, printer configuration in Koha and RFID integration with Koha.
Information repackaging is a process to repackage the analyzed, consolidate information in that form which is more suitable & usable for library users. Customization of information taking into account the needs and characteristics of the individual or user groups and matching them with the information to be provided so that diffusion of information occurs.
construction of a call number by computer
artificial intelligence
able to identify the subject and sub-subjects of the document
doubt about the capability of computers for classification
similar automatic production of title indexes or keyword enhanced indexes
attempts to design a powerful automatic
Information repackaging is a process to repackage the analyzed, consolidate information in that form which is more suitable & usable for library users. Customization of information taking into account the needs and characteristics of the individual or user groups and matching them with the information to be provided so that diffusion of information occurs.
construction of a call number by computer
artificial intelligence
able to identify the subject and sub-subjects of the document
doubt about the capability of computers for classification
similar automatic production of title indexes or keyword enhanced indexes
attempts to design a powerful automatic
Library automation refers to the implementation of information and communications technologies (ICT) in the libraries and information centres for replacing manual library operations. The term automation is used for any process which is done through input and output operation. Library automation system includes maintenance of large bibliographical database. The status of library automation depends on Interaction between human and computer to accomplish various tasks of the library automation systems. In order to provide and also to enable the records in the database. The international standards for bibliographic description of library automation system uses sophisticated software tools and standard to index search and display information from the database created.
Abstract: Implementation of Information & Communication Technology has changed t he way people
access and communication information. Users want easy and instant access to relevant information.
So putting pressure on library professionals to think out of the box for meeting their information
needs. Application of mobile phones to provide library and information services are significant step in
this direction. The development of mobile technology has resulted in shifting the academic
environment from traditional to mobile learning setting. This paper high-light the assumption of
mobile technology in library services, its purpose, literature review various devices, advantages,
disadvantages and prerequisites for implementing mobile based services etc.
Paper Presented in National Seminar on
Networking of Library and Information Centres of North East India in Digital Environment (NLICDE-2011)
(21-23 March 2011)ORGANISED UNDER THE AEGIS OF National Library, Kolkata
Ministry of Culture, Govt. of IndiaByOrganized by
Central Library, National Institute of Technology Silchar
Presented at 332nd Lecture, organized by Study Circle Division, Indian Association of special Libraries and Information centre (IASLIC) held at IASLIC Room on February, 2018
RELATIONSHIP OF LIBRARY SCIENCE WITH INFORMATION SCIENCELibcorpio
LS relationship IS, Library and Information Science, LIS, Library Science and Information Science, LS vs IS; Relationship of Library science with Information science, Library science, Information science, Library Science Vs Information Science, Similarities and Differences, Library Science vs Information Science, Similarities and Differences, LS relationship IS, Library science, Information science,
Library automation refers to the implementation of information and communications technologies (ICT) in the libraries and information centres for replacing manual library operations. The term automation is used for any process which is done through input and output operation. Library automation system includes maintenance of large bibliographical database. The status of library automation depends on Interaction between human and computer to accomplish various tasks of the library automation systems. In order to provide and also to enable the records in the database. The international standards for bibliographic description of library automation system uses sophisticated software tools and standard to index search and display information from the database created.
Abstract: Implementation of Information & Communication Technology has changed t he way people
access and communication information. Users want easy and instant access to relevant information.
So putting pressure on library professionals to think out of the box for meeting their information
needs. Application of mobile phones to provide library and information services are significant step in
this direction. The development of mobile technology has resulted in shifting the academic
environment from traditional to mobile learning setting. This paper high-light the assumption of
mobile technology in library services, its purpose, literature review various devices, advantages,
disadvantages and prerequisites for implementing mobile based services etc.
Paper Presented in National Seminar on
Networking of Library and Information Centres of North East India in Digital Environment (NLICDE-2011)
(21-23 March 2011)ORGANISED UNDER THE AEGIS OF National Library, Kolkata
Ministry of Culture, Govt. of IndiaByOrganized by
Central Library, National Institute of Technology Silchar
Presented at 332nd Lecture, organized by Study Circle Division, Indian Association of special Libraries and Information centre (IASLIC) held at IASLIC Room on February, 2018
RELATIONSHIP OF LIBRARY SCIENCE WITH INFORMATION SCIENCELibcorpio
LS relationship IS, Library and Information Science, LIS, Library Science and Information Science, LS vs IS; Relationship of Library science with Information science, Library science, Information science, Library Science Vs Information Science, Similarities and Differences, Library Science vs Information Science, Similarities and Differences, LS relationship IS, Library science, Information science,
Use of "NewGenLib" Open Source Software for Library Automation, Digital Libra...Emmanuel E C
Use of "NewGenLib" Open Source Software for Library Automation, Digital Library and Knowledge Management : An exploratory study. Demonstrates/Explores how NewGenLib an Open Source library automation tool can be exploited, used for Library automation, Information Services, Digital Libraries/Institutional Libraries and Knowledge Management
Implementing web scale discovery services: special reference to Indian Librar...Nikesh Narayanan
Web scale Discovery services arebecoming the widely adopted Information Retrieval solution in libraries across the world to connect its patrons with the relevant information they seek. In lieu with the world trend, Resources Discovery Solution implementation is gathering momentum in Indian libraries also.
Considering the Indian Libraries scenario, this paper attempts to provide an overview of Library Web Scale Discovery solutions, its need in Indian Libraries, important parameters to be considered for evaluation of Discovery Services, essential factors to be considered prior to implementation, stages of implementation and finally some thoughts on post implementation analysis for measuring the success.
Online libraries became essential source for both faculty and research members in order to obtain knowledge about different fields of sciences. Students all over the world are using for their researches the materials available on online libraries so that they can accomplish their tasks and day-to-day researches.
An e-library database is used to store information according to its users. The documents stored in those database locations are called media where they are books and journals.
The e-library must keep track of the status of each media item: its location, status, descriptive attributes, and cost for losses and late returns. Books will be identified by their ID. In order to allow multiple copies of the same book or journal, each media item will have a unique ID number.
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Cloud web scale discovery services landscape an overviewNikesh Narayanan
Abstract
The impact of Internet and Google like search engines radically influenced the information behavior of Net Generation users. They expect same environment in library services such that all their required information make available in a single set of results through unified search across all the available resources. Libraries have been striving to respond to this challenge for years. Until recently, federated search technology of the past decade was the better attempt in this area to meet these user expectations. But federated search solution is marked by the drawbacks of its slowness as it searches each database on the fly. New Generation cloud based Library Web scale discovery technology is a promising entrant in this landscape. This Paper attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of Library Web Scale Discovery solutions by depicting various facets of Web Scale Discovery solutions such as its importance to Library field, their possible role as the starting point for research, content coverage, and finally analyses the competition at the discovery front by comparing the services of major players. The comparative analysis shows that all the major service providers are extending competitive features and services, but varies in some areas and the adoption choice depends on the concerned library’s preferences and the cost involved.
Information Literacy is the vital process in the modern changing world which is mostly used for higher education/scholars particularly. In our information-centric world, users must develop skills early on so they are prepared for post-secondary opportunities. Information literacy “enables people to interpret and make informed judgments as users of information sources, as well as to become producers of information in their own right. Information literacy means information awakening in person about the needed information. Information literate people are able to access information about their health, their environment, their education and work, empowering them to make critical decisions about their lives.
With this scenario, my work is to find out the actual picture in present time, Information Literacy Programmes held in the Scientific Institutes of Kolkata.
My work, data has been presented in cylinder column.
At the end of this study, references are given followed by APA style manual 6th edition 2010, and bibliography has been prepared in numeric sequence.
The present society is considered an information society. A society where the creation, distribution, use, integration, and manipulation of digital information have become the most significant activity in all aspects. Information is producing from every sector of any society, which has resulted in an information explosion. Modern technologies are also having a huge impact. So managing this voluminous information is really a tough job. Again WWW has opened the door to connect anyone or anything within a fraction of a second. This study discussed the Semantic Web and linked data technologies and their effect and application to libraries for the handling of various types of resources.
After successful installation of Koha, it is required to set some parameter in the administration module in order to use Koha. This configuration is a one-time job and is not fixed. The settings may vary from institute to institute as per the requirements. But some of the parameters in every module is same as these are like basic configuration. So, let’s see those common parameters.
Login to Koha client–> Administration Module–> Global System Preferences
This document enriched the basics of web designing through WordPress. WordPress is an open source Content Management System (CMS) which is used widely to design and develop website. In this presentation it is showed that how a website can build both through free version and purchase domain.
This manual help the user to design and develop a blog/website using open source CMS WordPress. Here the installation tips is given with customising different modules with different plugins.
This manual is helpful to the users who want to install the open source ILMS Koha. This manual also very helpful for customising tips after installation.
This paper deals with an overview of cloud computing from the early history, concepts similar to cloud, characteristics, types of clouds, state of the art and current research issues and finally focused on the applications of cloud to the various library services. This paper may provide a good understanding of the cloud computing and open the door for further research issues and applications to libraries.
Modern environment is a rapidly changing environment. Through the internet, everything is transmitting into its newer form according to the dynamic demand. Instead of using traditional print media, people are using various newer e-media not limited to a certain boundary to become informative. These sea changes turn the way of getting information on education and employment system into dynamic ways. Blogs are one of the finest way for providing information now a days. In this paper, various news on education and employment in the field of library and information science publishing from different blogs in India is figured out.
Management is a very important part of any governing body whether it is a school, college, institute or university and to managing information is a very tough job for any organisation/ institution. The same way, managing information in the library is also considered as an important duty. Being a library professional, one has to manage their staff, administration, office, higher authority and the most important, its resources. This paper discusses an overview of managing digital information through various tools. The available tools are required to manage various types of information today and also current trends of managing digital information/ resources. The main purpose of this paper is to highlight the tool - Subjects Plus as a digital information management tool and its features, the workflow, implementation, customisation and application of Subjects Plus in Biju Patnaik Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.
Nowadays Open Source Solution (OSS) is becoming the answer to every query to a librarian’s perspective. Based on the open source code concept, various tools are used for some specific job published openly its source code to the mass for use and modify according to their requirement with zero cost. These tools may use in the government sector, private sector, service sector etc. Modern libraries are one of the most absorbing organisms of the worthiness of these open source tools. Today’s libraries are not dominated by the library walls. It speared beyond any boundary whether political, economic, social or any other. Library resources are also not limited to the traditional objects. The technology factors affected upon the file-formats also. Again, internet added the feature of acquiring and sharing of files very fast. This paper deal with the modern open source tools/ software with an overview, features, benefits, required packages and the application for managing various resource and services with some practical examples.
Nowadays Open Source Solution (OSS) is becoming the answer to every query to a librarian’s perspective. Based on the open source code concept, various tools are used for some specific job published openly its source code to the mass for use and modify according to their requirement with zero cost. These tools may use in the government sector, private sector, service sector etc. Modern libraries are one of the most absorbing organisms of the worthiness of these open source tools. Today’s libraries are not dominated by the library walls. It speared beyond any boundary whether political, economic, social or any other. Library resources are also not limited to the traditional objects. The technology factors affected upon the file-formats also. Again, internet added the feature of acquiring and sharing of files very fast. This paper deal with the modern open source tools/ software with an overview, features, benefits, required packages and the application for managing various resource and services with some practical examples.
Sometimes we need to record some of our work doing in a computer system. Recording with our camera is easy but, sometimes it may not be clear/visual or facing several problems. So, recording screen is an automated process which records everything on your computer screen with the auto sound facility. Through software nowadays anything is possible. It’s possible both in Windows OS and in Linux OS. LiteCam is the recording software for recording screen in Windows and Simple Screen Recorder is a software for recording screen in Linux.
A Conference Paper presented at National Conference on Library and Infomation Management in Digital Environment, JILACON'17 by Jharkhand Information and Library Association, Ranchi held on 23-24th February 2017.
Library generally means a place where several types of resources are stored in an organised way and made accessible to the community for reference or borrowing. A library can store resources in various formats like the earliest form which used clay tablets in the Sumerian civilisation at 2600 B.C. or as written books in the classical Greece period in the 5th century. After Gutenberg it changed to printed form like books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, prints, documents, manuscripts etc. to modern formats which includes microforms, cassettes, videotapes, films, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, e-books, audiobooks, databases and much more. Nowadays all library resources are available totally in the electronic mechanism
called digital content. Here we are going to discuss the creation, store, handle, and use the digital contents/objects.
One can install SubjectsPlus through XAMPP and create their own guide to research for their library users after creating and releasing it in the internet with domain.
In the present day, information is required in the same way as other necessities of life, i.e., food, clothing, shelter etc. In the field of teaching learning, scholarly writings considered as the most important, authentic and useful information. Printed materials like books, journals, newspapers are the traditional sources of getting information about anything. But day by day, usage of these sources are decreasing mildly as the users demand information very quick and in various file formats. In the academic formal education system writing assignments/ projects, doing research at a higher level is mandatory. Nowadays computers especially the internet acts as main medium for providing facilities to quench the thirst for knowledge from different sources. The open access solutions added the feature to access the full content. Google, WWW, Social Networking Sites and many different applications fulfill the sharing of resources to the wide masses. Where these modern technologies are resolving the need of information, side by side creating various new threats to the intellectual outputs. Plagiarism technically means to present others intellectual property as own without giving proper acknowledgment. This paper deals with the overview of plagiarism with its types, the cause of plagiarism, consequences, prevention and some tools for detecting plagiarism in this digital age.
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SWITCHING FROM LIBSYS TO KOHA WITH RFID INTEGRATION:
A Migratory Experiment in Central Library NIT Rourkela
Soumen Kumar Mondal
Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT, Rourkela
E-mail: mondalsoumen68@gmail.com
Wasim Rahaman
Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT, Rourkela
E-mail: 2wasimr@gmail.com
Sourav Patra
Learning Resource Centre, IIM, Ranchi
E-mail: sourav.vu.lisc@gmail.com
Abstract
In this paper one of the important library management software Koha has been discussed in
details together with its need, features, implementation, customisation, data migration from
Libsys to Koha, printer configuration in Koha and RFID integration with Koha.
Keywords- Open Source Software (OSS), Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS), Libsys
to Koha, Data Migration, Koha with RFID.
1 Introduction
Library and information centres are nowadays considering as one of the most valuable
services sectors in the society. Now library and information centres are turning into the digital
mechanism. Materials acquired by the libraries are also changing its forms to suit the modern
mechanism. But a library is not a library if it is not functioning as the easy search and retrieval
with the proper managing of resources. So many software is performing as a tool for providing
some tremendous services with its variable features. Integrated Library Management Software
(ILMS) are one of the most popular examples of those tools. A tool which turns every in-house
operations of libraries into an automated system like; acquisition, cataloguing, circulation,
serials, OPAC, reports, administration etc. Koha is a fully featured, scalable, open source ILMS
adopted by different types of libraries worldwide (Adamson, 2008).
2 Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the present study are as follows-
To look at the existing tools for resource management and the need for new tool
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Koha in the central library, NIT Rourkela.
To aware about the implementation and customisation of Koha in NITR.
To know the steps of data migration through export-import from Libsys to Koha.
To aware the process of printer configuration.
To integrate RFID with Koha over existing tags.
To aware about the complications and present condition of post migration.
3 Literature Review
Moving towards one software from another is being very common nowadays. Some
related literature of this kind are given below-
Omeluzor and others have shown of implementing and data migration in Koha from X-
Lib at Babcock University Library, Nigeria (Omeluzor, 2012). Ping Fu and Julie Carmen
have illustrated the transformation of Millennium integrated library system to
Alma/Primo at Central Washington University Libraries (Fu & Carmen, 2015). Mukesh
Pund and Parul Jain explain the transformation and migration process from Libsys to
Koha (Pund & Jain, 2016). Vinod Kumar Mishra describes the process for migration of
existing data, implementation and customisation of Koha in Mahatma Gandhi Central
Library, IIT Roorkee (Mishra, 2015). Ram Kumar Matoria and P. K. Upadhyay shows the
migration of library data from Libsys to E-Granthalaya in Indian scenario (Matoria &
Upadhyay, 2005). Monirul Purkait and Anindita Bhowmick illustrated the process of data
migration from Libsys to Koha (Purkait & Bhowmick, 2017). A. C. Oinam and J. C. Nongbri
rectifies the choice of an ILMS and the post effect of the same in an academic library
(Oinam & Nongbri, 2016).
4 Methodology and Coverage of the Study
The whole process of migrating from Libsys to Koha is done through several steps. The
coverage of the present study is limited to the choosing of an integrated library
management software (Koha), implementing, customising transferring the full data from
Libsys database to Koha, integrating RFID with Koha over existing tags and systems.
These steps have been done several times on testing basis. Supports are taken from
many online groups/ forums/ communities, resources and some experts.
5 B. P. Central Library NIT Rourkela
The Central Library of NIT Rourkela functioning from 1965 to serve the user community
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of NIT. The library acquired huge resources in print and electronic formats as well as
provides some useful services to cater the user need. The library website
(http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/) is performing as the connector between the users and
resources.
Library Resources Useful Services
Books, journals, full text/
abstract/ citation databases,
consortia, CD/ DVD materials,
standards, audio-video materials,
video lectures, e-thesis/
dissertation, NITR publications,
open access to old and rare odia
books, open access resources etc.
Library loan, user education, reserve-renewal,
information kiosk, self-issue return, new arrival, e-
newsletter, library catalogue, library blog, CAS, user
awareness workshop, ready reference service,
liaison program, students textbook exhibition, book
bank service, research support services, software
vault, Android app, quick links to other nationalise
institutes, e-newspaper, FAQ, ask a librarian etc.
Table 1: Resources and Services Provided by BPCL
5.1 Existing Tools in the Library
To manage and maintain these different kinds of resources and keep providing these
various services, the library has acquired some tools. Different types of tools are
selected for different types of services.
Software Purpose Year of
Implement
Libsys and
LsSmart
To automate the library housekeeping work and for RFID-related
issues especially in KIOSk to monitor self Issue, Return, Renew
etc.
2006
DSpace Institutional Repository of e-Papers published in Journals,
Conference Proceedings, Books etc. by NITR community.
2006
EPrints
E-Thesis
OAOB
For archiving the e-thesis/ dissertation by NITR students and Odia
Books Project (A special project in association with Pragati Utkal
Sangh, Rourkela and Srujanika, Bhubaneshwar for archiving the
cultural heritage of Odisha).
2008
Joomla To maintain the library website 2014
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HTML & CSS Library Technical Manual is maintained with core HTML and CSS
to design and develop the technical manual of library routine
works.
2015
WordPress To maintain the library blog to keep updated about library
activities
DSpace The NITR Official documents are archived using DSpace as a
repository of NIT Rourkela which contains all the official
documents such as BOG, HOD meetings, Senate, BWC etc,
committee meetings.
2016
Subjects Plus To maintain the Subject Guide which covers the descriptive
information about the library services and resources.
2016
Table 2: List of Tools Available in NITR
Except all these, Koha was also used previously for managing the e-books (presently
merged with new Koha), Greenstone is used for managing different software (license/
freeware/ trialware/ CC training/ CD-ROM database and others) presently maintain by
the computer division, Turnitin, Grammarly, Mendeley, Style Guide etc. are also being
provided by the library.
5.2 Need for a New Automation Solution (Koha) in the Library
The major point may be raised from here, is there any need for another library
management tool over an existing tool? The perfect answer one can find out by
observing the comparative study between them (Madhusudan & Singh, 2016). A lot of
studies can also found over the internet. But choosing Koha among various ILMS is for
the varied remarkable features of different modules.
Libsys Koha
Number of simultaneous OPAC access is
restricted by vendor
There is no limited number of
simultaneous OPAC access
Pre customised OPAC, can’t add/ remove Fully customisable
More budget for more features/Modules Full package is free of cost as its OSS
AMC is a big problem Nothing required or minimum AMC
No external/ third party link Available RSS, Web 2.0 features
Update is less frequent and chargeable Update is more frequent and free of cost
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No control due to proprietary Full control due to free and open source
Table 3: General Comparison Between Libsys and Koha
6 Implementation of Koha
The implementation of Koha is done using several tools. The following tools are taken
for the implementation-
OS- Debian OS was used version 8.8 JC server 32bit.
Koha- 16.11.07 version
7 Customisation of Koha
The customisation of Koha is done in two parts; one is the client end customisation and
the other one is OPAC.
7.1 Customisation in Client
In the client end, the main configured parts are followed-
E-Mail Configuration- this configuration is done through postfix. The patrons will receive
e-mails of registration of new patrons, issuing an item, returning an item, renewing an
item, hold item, collect of reserve item and overdue alerts (before and after). The
overdue alerts going 4 times as on, before 3 days of overdue, the day before overdue,
on the day and after overdue one time to aware the fine charges.
The Fine Rules- by default, the fine charges are 1 rupee/ day in Koha. But in NITR the fine
rules was always incremental. So the fine rules setup is configured to incremental by
changing some codes in ‘overdue.pl’ file and the fine rules are set as 1-21 days- nil, 22-
28 days- 1 rupee/ day, 29-42 days- 5 rupees/ day, 43 days onwards- 10 rupees/ day.
7.2 Customisation in OPAC
The OPAC is customised in different areas through using some codes. At the menu bar;
one new item added namely weekly new arrival which shows the new arrival items
acquired by the library every week. Next, to it, the header image is added to give it an
attractive look. In the main user block, the list of new arrival print journals are added
and a cover flow plugin is used to show the cover image of last 20 books added to the
collection. The auto cover image was fetched after enabling of the Amazon image check
box from Administration>System Preference>Enhanced Content>Amazon
AmazonCoverImage and OPACAmazonCoverImage. In the left navigation, several links
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were added and in the right navigation, the login procedure by the patrons by roll no
and password was added. The OPAC credits portion represents the library contacts/
suggestion/ feedback etc.
Figure 1: Customised OPAC of NITR
8 Data Migration from Libsys to Koha
The most important part for switching from one software to another is the migration of
data and it is quite a tough job for migrating data from Libsys to Koha because Libsys is
proprietary software and doesn’t allow to accessing or change anything according to
your need. Mainly three types of data were taken for migration i.e. books, journals and
patrons. Some tricks has been used here while exporting data from Libsys and importing
to Koha as follows-
8.1 Exporting Data from Libsys
Here, in this case, data are exported through the reports from a different module like
acquisition and serial. The following steps are taken while exporting the data for both
books and serials-
Gone to Acquisition>Reports>Accession Register.
Leave the page as it is and clicked on My Format.
Leave the page as it is (select the range of accession no in the case of partly
export) and clicked again on Formats.
Selected the fields of data and placed the sequence as to be shown fixed the
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character length of data and then clicked Ok.
Chosen the information interchange code (ASCII).
Noted the output file name and saved it.
Opened the file in notepad and reviewed.
Then opened the file by selecting all file type from Excel.
Clicked on next and separated the fields by creating and adjusting lines by the
scale (irrelevant lines were removed upwards).
After clicked on next the data will show in excel (corrections may be done).
Chosen the No option while saving the data.
Similarly, in the case of serials gone to Serials>Reports>On Serials>List by Title and
choose the data fields will be taken and choose the information interchange code (ASCII)
and saved the file. The rest are same as above.
8.2 Importing Data into Koha
After successfully exporting of data it is needed to import the data in Koha. MarcEdit is a
tool taken for converting the data according to MARC tags. It is needed to refine the
data in a good manner before converting. The following steps are taken while importing
the data for both books and serials-
Checked the data fields for refinement
o Copy status checking (on shelve/issued/lost/damaged/missing/binding)
o Splitting of class number and book number
Added MARC tags for different fields
Imported the file into MarcEdit
o Created a template for different tags
o Joined the same tags in different fields
o Converted into .mrk format
Converted the caps letter and small letter into running letter
Inserting of publication year and language in 008 fields of MARC
Fetched the subject field from LOC database
Converted the data into .mrc file
Checked the duplicate copy through ISBN from MarcEdit>Tools>Find Duplicate
Records (the outputted data will divide into two folders, in one folder one unique
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record is there and the other records are in another folder)
Merged the duplicate data into one for retrieving one item with its substitute
copies instead of all copies from MarcEdit>Tools>Marge Records
Imported the data into Koha through bulk importing by running commands
The importing of bound volumes is imported by following the same steps. But while
importing the serials, it is needed to check and process several times the data because
of the volumes no issue no and some other different fields are there in comparison to
the book. The patron data are imported into Koha taken from the NITR patron database.
9 Printer Configuration
The configuration of the printer with Koha was done by following some simple steps.
Just enable the Mozilla Firefox add-ons. Opened the browser then Menu>Add-
ons>Extensions. The JS print setup will open which is a method of setting print page for
issue/ return/ renew of items. Opened the jsprint setup option and enable the
permission of access from all sites. After setting the permission, identify the printer in
Koha by providing the printer name. Logged in to Koha then Administration>System
Preferences>Staff Client>Appearance>InternetSlipPrinterJS then searched the line
named ‘jsPrintSetup.setPrinter("Epson-9-Pin");’ in the code and put the printer name (in
the case of BPCL, it is Epson-9-Pin). The primary configuration is done. Further
configuration can be done through ‘SetOption’.
Figure 2: JS Print Setup Add-ons Figure 3: Printer Name in Koha
10 RFID Integration with Koha
After successfully implemented of Koha, old RFID devices are integrated with Koha, the
middleware was made locally as per requirements of the library in such a way that
existing tagged books and patron cards read very well with old RFID devices i.e. library
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do not need to re-write the tags again. Self-issue/return and staff interface of RFID was
designed separately for Kiosk and staff workstations but both were integrated into one
single package i.e. not separated. To enter in the self-issues/ return interface a
command line is used and one shortcut link is also created for quick access.
Figure 4: Staff RFID Interface
Figure 5: User RFID Interface Figure 6: User Issue/Return Interface
11 Complications and Present Condition of Switching to Koha from Libsys
Switching to Koha from Libsys is a long time experiment in NITR. During implement and
post implement several problems have been facing by the staffs and users. Some of the
problems are-
The issue in integrating old RFID devices with Koha.
Added Entry personal name was not imported.
More than 80 letters are not importing in any field in Koha.
Accompanied materials are unable to import the items.
Facing some issue return problems in Koha 16.11.07
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All these problems are slowly has been resolved by try and error methods. Some
experts, forums and groups on Koha are very helpful in this regard.
Conclusion
Going for technology initiative in libraries at present days is not that much difficult.
Being a professional one have to identify the effectiveness of these technologies and
also make understand the higher authorities/ administrative. The important part is to
choose the better software. It depends upon the requirements of the library/ users/
staff and some other parameter. After successful implementation of Koha in BPCL, it is
observed that the open source can be the solution of choosing software as a tool for
library management system. It doesn’t matter whether a library is going to automation/
digitisation/ ERM or any other tool for management. The best part of any open source
software is the cost and open source code. One can modify/ change according to the
requirement of the library. Switching over to other software in future is also easier
without any restriction.
NIT Rourkela has been receiving applause from different regions for its huge
achievements and services. Implementing Koha added one more star to the library.
Though some problems are still facing by the staffs, but to gain something the risk has to
be taken and BPCL proves the ability before, at present and in future will be.
Acknowledgement
The authors are grateful to Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian NIT Rourkela for
various tips and tricks on Koha. They were also acknowledged sincerely to Mr. Monirul
Purkait Computer Division, VECC, Kolkata for various RFID issues. Hearty thanks go to
Mr. D. P. Tripathi, Assistant Librarian NIT Rourkela for various information on BPCL.
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