What is LibLime Koha?

LibLime Koha is a web-based and open-source library automation software designed to help libraries of all types and sizes manage patrons, book clubs, reading groups, and other community outreach programs.

Is Koha cloud based?

Koha is a fully web based application accessed entirely through your web browser. There is no need to load any software to local PCs or user devices. The OPAC is responsive for mobile devices and provides friendly and intuitive catalogue searching.

What is meant by Koha?

Koha is an open source Integrated Library System, used world-wide by public, school and special libraries. The name comes from a Māori term for a gift or donation.

Who introduced Koha in India?

Horowhenua Library Trust
Koha, a Māori word meaning “gift” is the world’s first open source library automation system. The Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) was developed by the Horowhenua Library Trust in the year 1999 and released under the GNU General Public License.

What is Koha for?

Koha is an Integrated Library System with a range of features including: Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) module which provides a simple and clear interface for library users to perform tasks such as searching for and reserving items and suggesting new items.

What are the features of Koha?

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 single-branch libraries.

Who uses Koha library management information system?

Koha is the world’s best open source library automation software, used by over 3,000 academic, public, and special libraries around the world. In India, libraries of esteemed institutions such as British Council Libraries, IIM Ahmadabad, and Mysore University are implementing this software.

Who invented Koha?

Katipo Communications
Koha was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand, and the first installation went live in January 2000.

Why do we use Koha?

What are the benefits of Koha? Easy access to information for library staff and users due to effective searching and issuing of items. Automation of alerts to remind patrons and staff about, for example, overdue items or arrival of new items. Reduced time of processing of library items, due to MARC and z39.

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