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Koha 3 Library Management System

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Koha 3 Library Management System

Overview of this book

Koha is the first full-featured open source library management system that is widely used for efficiently managing libraries. However, setting up and maintaining Koha is no walk in the park. It is not as straightforward as setting up the other popular LAMP applications.This practical guide provides all the essential information that is needed to make the task of installing and configuring Koha really seem simple and easy. It demonstrates how to set up Koha and its various aspects – installation, configuration, application administration, and data migration. It also covers troubleshooting, software maintenance, software customization, and other advanced topics.The book starts with installing and configuring the LAMP stack and the Koha application to meet your needs. It then goes deeper into setting up various rules and configuring settings for Koha. It also covers data migration of catalog records, software maintenance, and customization of the application. Chapters are also dedicated to providing an insight into advanced topics such as LDAP integration and Internationalization. Filled with numerous code samples and screenshots, this book will tour you through setting up Koha for evaluation or test purposes. It also includes loads of tips for troubleshooting and maintenance activities. By the end of this book, you will have gained the knowledge to get the most out of your Koha installation.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Koha 3 Library Management System
Credits
About the Authors
About the Reviewers
Preface
Index

A first look at Koha's cataloging configuration tools


Before we create our cataloging configuration plan let us understand Koha's configuration tools:

  • MARC frameworks are cataloging templates for different types of material in the library

  • Authority Control allows us to control data entry in certain fields. Authority Control is used for title, name, and subject fields

  • Authorized values offer an additional way to control data entry. These are used mainly for item or local use fields.

MARC frameworks

Koha's MARC frameworks are a way to simplify catalog data entry, also to control what gets entered. Think of these as cataloging templates for different types of material in the library.

Here are some notes on frameworks:

  • While installing Koha you can choose to install a set of frameworks for commonly used material types

  • New frameworks can be created by modelling them on existing ones

  • Frameworks can be edited or deleted at any time

  • The default framework has a broad set of fields and can be used for material...