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Koha Manual Mubassir 2025
This training is Jointly organized by Digital Solution Bangladesh & Sothik IT on 8-10 March 2024. This online documentation will be valid till the training ends.
Installation
Configuration
Library Setup
Cataloguing
Label and Barcode Printing
Navigate to Cataloging Module: Find and click "Cataloging". Create Label Batch: Look for "Create Label Batch". Enter Barcodes: Input or scan item barcodes. Choose Label Format: Select label template. Customize Options: Adjust printing settings. Preview ...
Circulation
Navigate to Circulation Desk: Find "Circulation" or "Check Out" option. Check Out Items: Scan or enter item barcode, then patron barcode. Check In Items: Scan or enter item barcode at check-in desk. Renew Items: Select item(s) from patron's reco...
User Management
Access Koha Staff Interface: Log in with your staff credentials. Navigate to Patron Management: Look for the section labeled "Patrons" or "Patron Management." Add New Patron/User: Click on "Add Patron" or similar. Fill in required information lik...
Reporting
Koha's reporting module allows users to generate various reports to analyze library data. Reports cover circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, patrons, serials, and custom SQL queries. Users can customize reports with parameters such as date ranges, branches, ...
Backup
Server OS Installation
Step 1: Download Debian ISO Go to the Debian Website and download the Debian installer ISO image suitable for your computer architecture (e.g., amd64 for 64-bit systems). Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive Insert a USB drive into your computer. Mak...
Koha Frontend Installer
Ensure Koha Services are Running: Before accessing the web installer, make sure that the necessary services, such as the Apache web server, are running. You can start Apache with the following command if it's not already running: systemctl start a...
Koha Backend Installation
Add Koha package source: apt-get update apt-get -y install sudo wget gnupg2 wget -qO - https://debian.koha-community.org/koha/gpg.asc | gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/koha-keyring.gpg apt-get update Add Koha repositories: First, you need to...
Koha Library Installation
To create a Koha instance, you typically use the koha-create command, which is part of the Koha package. This command sets up a new Koha instance with a specified name and database. Here's how to do it: Open a Terminal: Open a terminal window on your Debi...
Koha Live Demo
Please use live demo for practice: \ Staff Interface: https://koha.sothik.com Opac Interface: https://opac.sothik.com username: 001 password: Training001
Configure koha for library's environment
During Koha's web installer on-boarding configuring process, you'll be prompted to provide various settings and configurations to set up your Koha instance. Here's a general overview of what you can expect and what actions you might need to take: Language...
Library Configuration
Library Setup
Setting up a library in Koha's staff interface involves configuring various aspects of your library's operations, including defining library branches, item types, circulation and fine rules, patron categories, and more. Here's a step-by-step guide to setting u...
Configuring libraries and groups
Configuring libraries and groups in Koha allows you to define the organizational structure of your library system, including multiple branches and libraries within your network. Here's how you can configure libraries and groups in Koha: Access Libraries a...
Defining item types
Defining item types in Koha allows you to categorize and differentiate the various types of items in your library's collection, such as books, DVDs, CDs, etc. Each item type can have its own set of circulation rules, loan periods, and other attributes. Here's ...
Configure Circulation and Fine Rules
Configuring circulation and fine rules in Koha allows you to define the borrowing policies and fine calculation methods for your library. Here's how you can configure circulation and fine rules in Koha: Navigate to Administration: Click on the "Administrati...
Setting up patron categories
Setting up patron categories in Koha allows you to define different types of library patrons and specify their borrowing privileges, loan limits, and other settings. Here's how you can set up patron categories in Koha: Navigate to Administration: Click on t...
Configure Authorized Values
To configure authorized values in Koha, you can define controlled vocabularies for various attributes such as shelving locations, material types, item statuses, and more. Here's how you can configure authorized values: Navigate to Administration: Click on t...
Cataloging using MARC21
Cataloging using MARC21 (Machine-Readable Cataloging) involves creating bibliographic records for library materials in a standardized format. MARC21 records include information about the title, author, publisher, publication date, physical description, subject...
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In MARC21 cataloging, there are several commonly used fields that contain essential bibliographic information about library materials. Here are some of the most frequently used MARC21 fields along with examples of their entries: Leader Field (000): The...
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The 1XX fields in MARC21 records primarily contain information about the main entry, which typically represents the primary creator or contributor of the bibliographic resource. Here's a breakdown of the 1XX fields with subfields commonly used along with an ex...
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The essential 2XX fields commonly used in MARC21 records with their respective indicators, subfields, descriptions, and examples: 200 - Title Proper: Indicators: Both indicators are typically undefined or contain blank values. Subfield $a: Title prope...
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The essential 3XX fields commonly used in MARC21 records with their respective indicators, subfields, descriptions, and examples: 300 - Physical Description: Indicators: Indicator 1 specifies whether the physical description is formatted according to I...
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The essential 4XX fields commonly used in MARC21 records with their respective indicators, subfields, descriptions, and examples: 400 - Series Statement/Added Entry-Personal Name: Indicators: Indicator 1 specifies whether the series statement is traced...
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The essential 5XX fields commonly used in MARC21 records with their respective indicators, subfields, descriptions, and examples: 500 - General Note: Indicators: Indicator 1 specifies whether the note is linked to the title (value "0") or not (value "1...