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This paper introduces Koha Live CD’s. They are useful tools for learning and installing Koha. Availability of Koha live CDs have have contributed to the popularity of Koha among library professionals. With the help of Koha Live CD, library professionals can install Koha without having much technical know how. It also saves considerable time for the installation of Koha software during training programmes.
Libraries around the world are using the technology in best possible ways to satisfy their users through efficient and effective library services. The paper aims to discuss the process of KOHA implementation in Government College University (GCU) Libraries Lahore, while replacing the Library Management Software (LMS) implemented in 1999. The article discusses the implementation of Koha in a narrative style. In first phase KOHA was installed on testing basis on one computer and its different modules were evaluated as per their functions in context of the requirements of GCU Libraries. After satisfactory results a journal was placed formally for notes taking purpose during the step by step process of KOHA implementation for the required results. On the basis of testing phase, the technical issues were addressed and Koha implementation strategy was chalked out, employed and resulted as the live server of KOHA.
IJIRT | Volume 7 Issue 6 | ISSN: 2349-6002
A Comparative Study of Koha and Other Open Source Integrated Library Management Software: An Analysis of Features and Functionality2020 •
Open source software offers users the freedom to run, copy, distribute study, modify, share, and improve the software for any purpose. For libraries, these systems eliminate the initial costs associated with commercial software and provide greater control over their operational environments. It is crucial for library professionals to understand the benefits of open source software and actively engage in its development and implementation. This discussion explores the criteria for selecting library management software and advocates for the adoption of open source options. The paper focuses on the features of Koha, pioneering open source library management software that has been rapidly adopted in India and worldwide. By evaluating Koha's advantages and disadvantages, the study also compares it with other open source software such as PMB, PhpMyLibrary, and OpenBiblio. The aim is to identify the standard features of integrated library management software through a review of related literature and practical experiences.
KOHA OSS has many features that are suitable for managing academic libraries particularly in Malaysian environment. Comparing it with some of the proprietary library management software used by some of the academic libraries in Malaysia, KOHA OSS has many similar features that are used by the propriety library management software to manage the academic libraries. This is because of the fact that, KOHA OSS is being built by a community of open source which consists of experts who are interested in the development and maintenance of the software. The purpose of this research is to explore the suitability and capability of KOHA OSS as a library management information system specifically for academic libraries in Malaysia. In order to achieve the purpose, the functional and non functional features of KOHA OSS are explored, analyzed, and discussed. As a result of these tasks, conclusion will be made on the suitability and capability of KOHA OSS to be used in the academic libraries. The m...
INDKOHA 2017 Conference Proceedings
Implementation of KOHA: A case study of iLEAD Library, Kolkata2017 •
The study presents the status of implementation of Open Source Library Management Software Koha in Institute of Leadership Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD), Kolkata. This paper discusses the need for open source library management software. It focuses on the process of designing a bibliographic database of iLEAD library from the experiences gained during the implementation of Koha. It may be concluded that for a small library like iLEAD, Koha is also very useful package.
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Libraries around the world are using the technology in best possible ways to satisfy their users through efficient and effective library services. The paper aims to discuss the process of KOHA implementation in Government College University (GCU) Libraries Lahore, while replacing the Library Management Software (LMS) implemented in 1999. The article discusses the implementation of Koha in a narrative style. In first phase KOHA was installed on testing basis on one computer and its different modules were evaluated as per their functions in context of the requirements of GCU Libraries. After satisfactory results a journal was placed formally for notes taking purpose during the step by step process of KOHA implementation for the required results. On the basis of testing phase, the technical issues were addressed and Koha implementation strategy was chalked out, employed and resulted as the live server of KOHA. The study discussed the major technical problems that were encountered in th...
Library Philosophy and Practice
Evaluation in use of KOHA Library Management Software in OPJGU, Sonipat2018 •
Purpose: This paper is the evaluation of use of KOHA library management software in OPJGU Library. Methodology: This study is survey based. Data was collected with the help of questionnaire along with conversation and personal observation with OPJGU library colleagues. Total 15 OPJGU library professionals spread across JGU university libraries had participated in this study. Collected data was analyzed and interpreted through tables and charts. Findings: It is found that from the study that OPJGU Library professionals have good perception towards KOHA and they also agreed with KOHA as free software with original source code. It is also found that OPJGU library has been equipped with good resources required to running library activities and services through KOHA Library Software. It is suggested that Staff and user should be given proper orientation on benefits and outputs of KOHA. Implication: Koha must be fully utilized in maximum use services. Use of Koha should not be restricted ...
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Caribbean Library Journal
Koha Open-Source Library Management System: The University of Guyana Library's Experience2021 •
As a consequence of all the technological advances taking place, and the need to remain relevant, the University of Guyana Library was forced to reconsider its approach to automation. In 2007, after careful research, it adopted Koha, an open-source software to automate its services. Koha is the first open-source software for library management systems and is now in use worldwide. This was the first implementation of Koha in Guyana. This study describes the selection process that led to the implementation of Koha 3.8 LMS, as well as highlights the challenges, issues and benefits derived. It is hoped that the experience from this venture into the use of opensource software will influence other libraries in Guyana and regionally. The methodology used for collecting and analyzing the data was qualitative and descriptive in nature adapting the purposive sampling technique to select the study sample. The survey design was adopted to elicit the experiences of 31 staff and 30 students. The results indicated that Koha has a suite of features that allows flexibility for customization. The use of the software was described as economical, time-saving, and having the ability to promote collaboration. Automating the University of Guyana Library with Koha resulted in easier access to resources for patrons. While there is no heavy upfront cost for the software there must be an institutional commitment to offset expenses related to upgrades, equipment and staff training.
Open Source softwares are the product of voluntary effort of developers and end users. Koha is an active Open Source library management software project make using voluntary effort of programmers and library professionals. Library professionals are end users of Koha and their involvement is very necessary in various stages of the software development. Koha user community is a growing one and the project offer variety of non developer roles for library professionals. Library professional’s can report bugs, documentation writing, plug-in development and training. The main aim of the survey is to know the participation and contribution of Library professionals in Koha Open Source software project.
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