Koha Powered by Libsoul Empowering library through automation
Dec 01, 2014
KohaPowered by Libsoul
Empowering library through automation
IndexesIntroduction to KohaFeatures of KohaComparison with other LMSScope of KohaAbout LibsoulLibraries using Koha in India
Koha is an open source library management softwareIt is a web based application built on MARC21 standardIts development is contributed by a number of library and non-library professionals across the worldThousands of libraries are using Koha across the world, including India
Introduction to Koha
Features of Koha
AcquisitionRecommendation management
Ordering process to vendor
Budget and fund management
Late order reminder via email
Invoicing process
Accessioning and giving shelf location
Acquisition
CatalogingEasy to use MARC formatImport data from LOCZ39.50 compliantAuthority file for cataloging
Serial ManagementInvoicing processSerial planningFund and budget managementLate issue reminderSupplemental issue receivingNew issue arrival notification
PatronMember categoryMain and alternate addressWelcome emailPhoto uploadGranular permissionsIndividual Account for OPAC
CirculationDefine circulation rules
Overdue alerts
Fine calculation
Circulation history
Item reservation
Item Renewal
Warning if there is fine
Koha - ReportsModule wise reportsGenerate in PDF and ExcelLibrary logo and nameStandard Accession
RegisterOrder and Follow-up form
Guided reportsModule wise statisticsInactive and top list
AdministrationModule wise preferencesCreate different branchesBudget & exchange rate controlAutomatic or manual data back upDefine circulation rulesOPAC control
ToolsCan publish newsGenerate Barcode, Book CardCalendar to define leaveBulk patron importBulk patron deleteBulk photo uploadInventory and stocktaking
Koha & Commercial SoftwareS.N. Feature Alice Libsys SOUL VTLS Libsuit Koha
1 Acquisition Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2 Cataloging Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
3 Circulation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
4 Web-OPAC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
5 Serial Control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6 Authority File Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7 MARC21 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
8 User Limit NA NA NA Yes NA No
9 Record Limit NA NA NA NA NA No
10 Multi Library NA NA Yes NA NA Yes
11 Price (Approx.) 3.5 Lac 4.5 Lac 1.2 Lac 8 Lac 4.5 Lac Open Source
Scope of Koha
RFID compliant
Multi library management
No user limitation
Can add million of records
Newer version updation
International Standard
About LibsoulLibsoul Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is an Ahmedabad based companyWe provide support for Koha and Dspace implementationWe have dedicated team having enough experience of open source domainOur main focus is to provide library solutionsWe have served some of the top libraries in the country like IIMA.
Libraries using Koha in India
Indian Institute of Management, AhmedabadSandip Foundation, NasikMarwadi Foundation, RajkotCentral Institute of Psychiatry, RanchiCentral Survey Office, TrivedrumCentral University of Bihar, PatnaIITDM, ChennaiDelhi Public Library, DelhiAsian School of Business, TrivendrumChitkara University, BaddiO. P. Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat
Demo sites of KohaStaff Client
http://www.koha.libsoul.com ID: libsoul Password: libsoul
OPAC http://www.opac.libsoul.com ID: libsoul Password: libsoul
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