Maintain and Modify By: Sahar Aftab (1253 ) and Mehboob Nazim (1085) Central Library

 We want to implement a powerful and flexible integrated library system,  Supporting the academic, research and administrative needs of all academic members including students & faculty.  Here we are discussing about the KOHA, which is an open source software.  KOHA has the capability to improve the quality, speed & effectiveness.  In one word, I want to develop a system which will provide a barrier-free, timely access to the information resource of the IQRA University Islamabad Campus.

 The term “open source” refers to software that is:  Free  original source code available It can be modify according to Our Uses`s.  Open source software may be free, a developer or distributor may charge for services, including special programming, installation, training, and technical support.

 KOHA is an open source project.  Its source code is open.  KOHA is known as the most powerful ILS of the world of Information & Library system.  KOHA is full featured and web based interface.  Developed initially in New Zealand by Katipo Communications with Horowhenua Library Trust.

 UMT, Lahore  (UOS), Sargodha  HANDS, Karachi  IIU, Islamabad  PIMS Library, Islamabad  Punjab University  University of Lahore  Bahria University Library

 A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).  OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix, Mac.  Web based. Web-based Interfaces. We can integrate with website.  Customizable web based OPAC  Online reservation.  Full catalogue, circulation, library stock management.  Major industry-standard database type (text, RDBMS), SQL,MYSQL.

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.

 Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)  Patron Management  Cataloguing  Circulations  Serials  Acquisitions  Reports

 Server operating system:  Linux, Ubuntu or any other Unix.  Web server:  Apache, PHP my admin,  Programming language:  Perl.  Database:  MySQL.  Integrated Library software:  Koha 3.14 When working in the Koha staff client it is strongly recommended that you use the Firefox browser. Koha's staff client is not supported in Internet Explorer and has not yet been fully optimized for Google Chrome.

 Koha's 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 ( Machine-Readable Bibliographic Records Catalog ) retrieval tools, how to add holdings information, etc.  Administrators should know operating system (Linux, Ubuntu etc.)for maintenance, some knowledge of cataloging in setting up the system preferences.

 OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)  Place Hold  Check In  Check Out  Patron category  Patron Management

Total Books Records: 100 Patrons Category: 3 Category Names: Librarian, Staff, Student PATRONS IN KOHA Sr.noPatron CategoryPatron NamePatron ID IQUIC_LIB 1LIBmehboob5001 IQUIC_STD 2 asad2001 3IQUIC_STDnaveed2002 4IQUIC_STDusman2003 5IQUIC_STDmurtiza2004 IQUIC_STF 6IQUIC_STF)inam1001 7IQUIC_STF)zahoor1002

Enter Book name for Search Login Area/ Student/ staff/ETC Link Area/ Informatics Area Main Body area/ delivered any info

Enter book key word or name 2. Click on Place a Hold 1. Select From here

User name and password given from Admin/Librarian/Staff

Mehboob / name and 201 is card number

See the Details about our record

Add the patron information and the expiry date and login user name and password

Upload image See the details as user Edit Options

1. Click Here 2. Click Here

3. Click Here

4. Select Here 5. Select Here

6. Get the Report

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