Introduction
Koha is an Open-Source Integrated Library System (ILS). Koha is web-based multilingual Integrated Library System to cater to the automation needs of medium to large libraries around the world. Daphne Systems offers customized version of Koha.
Koha satisfies all the functional requirements of a library management system. It is full-featured MARC based integrated library system and is customized to cater to the needs of libraries.
Why Koha LMS?
Full-featured ILS. In use worldwide in libraries of all sizes, Koha is a true enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality including basic and advanced options. Koha includes modules for circulation, cataloguing, acquisitions, serials, reservation, user management, branch relationships and et.al.
Dual Database Design: Koha uses a dual database design that utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types (text-based and RDBMS). This design feature ensures that Koha is scalable enough to meet the transaction load of any library, no matter what the size.
Library Standards Compliant: Koha is built using library standards and protocols that ensure interpretability between Koha and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing workflows and tools.
Web-based Interfaces: Koha OPAC, circulation management and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards compliant World Wide Web technologies—XHTML, CSS and JavaScript making Koha a truly platform-independent solution.
Free/Open Source: Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License.
Minimum Hardware, Software and Manpower Requirements for Koha Implementation in a Library
Hardware Requirement:
- Processor : Intel i3, 2.6 GHz or higher
- RAM : 4 GB
- HDD : 500 GB
- DVD Drive
Software Requirement: Any flavor of Linux operating system (Ubuntu (preferred), Centos, Fedora) for installation on Linux.
Manpower: The professionals having expertise in Linux operating system and knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN).
Internet Configuration: A high speed dedicated Internet link.
Technical Support
Daphne Systems will be pleased to offer the technical support to libraries for installation, maintenance, customization, database migration work & support etc.
Daphne Systems Provides:
- Training: Training can be provided online as well as onsite.
- Installation: Installation will be on Linux remotely as well as onsite installation. For remote installation fresh Operating System will be installed with team viewer.
About Daphne Systems
Daphne Systems Private Limited is an RFID Systems Integrator, providing application research based turnkey solutions that empower organizations to achieve competitive advantage from radio-frequency identification (RFID) and enhance their business performance. We envision creating and extending knowledge in RFID utilization and its impacts on business processes. We maintain international standards of excellence and implement comprehensive, industry-tested turnkey solutions that will provide value, scalability, and return on investment across an organization.
The Company has over 17 years of experience in implementing to various products/services & projects to various organization.
We have successfully done projects in providing RFID based Integrated Library Management Solutions at following libraries:-
- Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, besides other RFID Library Installations. The library has a collection of more than 7,50,000 books and 10,000 members.
- SRM University, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh for 30,000 books.
- Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar, Assam for 40,000 Books.
- Morigaon College, Morigaon, Assam for 30,000 books.
- Krishan Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Patgaon, Rani Gate,Guwahati- Assam for 30,000 books.
- CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalya (CSKHPKV), Palampur (H.P) for 1,00,000 books,
& many more…
Features of Koha
- MARC 21 compatible
- Z39.50 search
- MARC Import/Exports
- Multilingual Web OPAC
- Comprehensive advance search
- Flexibility to customize according to your library needs
- Printing functions for barcode labels, and reports
- Virtual Book Shelf
- Barcode and spine label printing
- Copy Cataloguing
- Branch Libraries Management and Items transfers
- Budget Management
- Customizable Data Entry Sheet
- No platform dependence. It can run on Linux, Windows etc. Koha uses MySQL as backend RDBMS and Apache Web server (these softwares are also open source).
Koha System Architecture
- Koha is based on a client-server architecture.
- Network Server: KOHA can be installed on a server running Linux, Unix, Mac.The recommended operating system is stable version of Debian Linux, although Koha can run on any modern operating system.
- Client Workstations: Koha requires only a web browser on the workstation (a graphical browser, or even a text browser for the OPAC). Koha thus functions on PCs running Windows,PCs running Linux, Macs, or even UNIX workstations.
- Koha runs over any TCP-IP network.
- Koha accommodates low-bandwidth connections. It is completely usable on ordinary telephone line connections. This is more true of the librarian interface than of the public interface (OPAC).
Skill Requirements To Operate System
- Koha interfaces are designed with usability in mind and are extremely user friendly.
- Staff and patrons with only basic computer skills have quickly learned to use the system efficiently.
- The cataloging module requires an understanding of cataloging practices such as MARC, Z30.50 retrieval tools, how to add holdings information, etc.
- Administrators should know operating system (Linux, etc.)for maintenance, some knowledge of cataloging in setting up the system preferences.
System Overview
- Multilingual Web OPAC
- Cataloguing
- Patron Management
- Acquisition
- Circulation
- Authorities Control
- Reports
- FAQ
