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Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide,
its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to
achieve their technology goals. Koha's impressive feature set continues to evolve
and expand to meet the needs of its user base.
A full featured modern integrated library system (ILS)
Award winning and open source no license fee, ever.
Linux, Unix, Windows and MacOS platform.
Web Based.
We can full integrate it into your website.
Copy cataloging and z39.50.
MARC21 and UNIMARC for professional catalogers.
Tailored catalog module for special libraries.
Use as a document manager or digital library.
Manage online and off line resources with the same tool.
RSS feed of new acquisitions.
E-mail and/or txt patron's over dues and other notices.
Print your own barcodes.
Serials management module.
Full catalog, circulation and acquisitions system for library stock management.
Web based OPAC system (allows the public to search the catalog in the library
and at home).
Simple, clear search interface for all users.
Simple and comprehensive acquisition options.
Koha is multi-tasking and enables updates of circulation, cataloging and issues
to occur simultaneously
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Koha is the first free software library automation package. In use worldwide, its
development is steered by a growing community of users collaborating to achieve
their technology goals. Kohas feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet
the needs of its user base.
Full-featured ILS. In use worldwide in libraries of all sizes, Koha is a true enterpriseclass ILS with comprehensive functionality including basic and advanced options. Koha includes
modules for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, serials management, authorities, flexible
reporting, label printing, multi-format notices, offline circulation for when Internet access is not
available, and much more. Koha will work for consortia of all sizes, multi-branch, and singlebranch libraries.
Multilingual and translatable. Koha has a large number of available languages, with
more languages every year.
Full text searching Powerful searching, and an enhanced catalogue display that can use
content from Amazon, Google, LibraryThing, Open Library, and Syndetics, among others.
Library Standards Compliant. Koha is built using library standards and protocols such as
MARC 21, UNIMARC, z39.50, SRU/SW, SIP2, SIP/NCIP, ensuring interoperability between Koha
and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing workflows and tools.
Web-based Interfaces. Kohas OPAC, circ, management and self-checkout interfaces are
all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologiesXHTML, CSS and Javascript
making Koha a truly platform-independent solution.
Free Software / Open Source. Koha is distributed under the Free Software General
Public License (GPL) version 2 or later.
No Vendor Lock-in. It is an important part of the free software promise that there is no
vendor lock-in: libraries are free to install and use Koha themselves if the have the in-house
expertise or to purchase support or development services from the best available sources.
Libraries should be free to change support company and export their data at any time, make sure
your support company allows this.
Koha is a 100% browser-based open source integrated library system; there is no need to install
a desktop client to access staff/library functionality. As such, it is constantly growing and
improving. The following list of features is meant to be used as a brief overview but is in no way
comprehensive. If you have any questions about Koha features, please feel free to contact
us and be sure to check out the latest release notes on the official Koha website.
OPAC/Public Catalog
Enhanced OPAC content from external products such as Open Library, Syndetics, Baker
& Taylor, LibraryThing, Novelist Select and iDreamBooks
Private lists
Circulation
Course reserves
Patrons
Connect children to guardians and see an entire familys current checkouts on one
screen
Cataloging
Add bibliographic and authority records using the OCLC Connexion client
Create custom cataloging templates with pre-set values for efficient cataloging
Reports
Complete access to all data stored in Koha; write any report you want
Enter filters on reports to run them on for specific item types, branches, patron
categories, time frames and so much more
Search reports for easy access
Acquisitions
Accept purchase suggestions and keep patrons notified as the item moves through the
Acquisitions process
Importing and overlaying of pre-processing records (expected in Fall 2014)
Serials
Administration
Over 400 system preferences to make Koha run just the way you want
Define your own libraries, item types, shelving locations and more
Create custom pull down menus for use in cataloging, patron management and invoicing
System
LDAP functionality
MySQL database