Http://www.wahandisi.com - Shifting Web Technologies for a New Generation! Wahandisi Web Solutions KOHA Client Presentation
Dec 10, 2014
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Wahandisi Web Solutions
KOHA ClientPresentation
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Presentation areas
1. Introduction
2. Our Understanding of the Project
3. Our Solution
4. Why Koha
5. Project Management - Development Process
6. Techniques and Technologies employed
7. Interfaces
8. Questions/Answers
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Introduction
• We specialize on professional open source solution for small and midsize enterprises. This, mainly because of their flexibility and high level security. Wahandisi has the tools to help you get started; technical expertise, knowledge, and a desire to make sure that the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) project is successful
• ILMS - “an automated library system that is capable of managing the operations of more than one basic library functions” UNESCO.
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Our Understanding of the Project
•That the client is looking to implement an integrated Web Based Library Management System, capable of: •supporting an online public access
catalog (OPAC), cataloging, circulation, serial control, budget control, acquisition, stock taking and reporting.
•supporting the import/export of files in MARC format, and run over Microsoft Windows operating systems.
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Our Solution• Free/Open Source software is a computer
software whose source code is available under a license that permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified form. It is often developed in a public, collaborative manner. (Wikipedia)
• Free/Open Source ILMS• Avanthi Circulation System
• Emilda
• FireFly
• Koha
• PhpMylibrary
• OpenBiblio
• WEBLIS
• OpenILS
• PhpMyBibli
• GNUTECA
• PMB
• NewGenLib
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Why Koha• Full-featured ILS. In use worldwide in libraries of
all sizes, Koha is a true enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality. Koha includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, +++
• Dual Database Design. Koha uses a dual database design that utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types (text-based and RDBMS). This design feature ensures that Koha is scalable enough to meet the transaction load of any library, no matter what the size.
• Library Standards Compliant. Koha is built using library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing workflows and tools.
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Cont…
• Web-based Interfaces. Koha's OPAC, circ, management and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies--XHTML, CSS and Javascript--making Koha a truly platform-independent solution
• Free / Open Source. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL).
• No Vendor Lock-in. It is an important part of the open-source 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 source.
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Its Features
• Windows based • web-based OPAC, • circulation and management interfaces, • MARC21support• We can full integrate it into your website.• Simple, clear search interface for all users.• Reservations& Renewals,• E-mail Overdue Notifications. • Virtual Shelves• Koha is multi-tasking and enables updates
of circulation, cataloguing and issues to occur simultaneously. etc
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Financials
• Cost of commercial software's is very high• Commercial developers do not reveal the source
code
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Financials
Name Approximate Price
Libsuite Ksh. 450,000
LibSys Ksh. 450,000
SOUL (Single Station) Ksh. 50,000
Alice for WINDOWS Ksh. 350,000
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Project Management - Development Process
Wahandisi has a pre-defined methodology of their software development strategy which has been used successfully on previous occasions. • Identification: Identify different users and their tasks/needs.• Requirements: Determine the tasks and users the design will
support• Design: Database design representation & dialog sequences on
these tasks • Development: Coding and Installation of modules/components• Walkthrough Evaluations/Quality Assuarance: Go through
these tasks to test the interface on the basis of the design model used.
• Document action steps • Drive to completion
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Techniques and Technologiesemployed
Perl Script
MySQL Database
ServerLibrary
Network
Windows Clients
Windows
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Contact Information• Ken Odhiambo• Wahandisi Web Solutions• P. O Box 35422 – 00200• Nairobi• http://www.wahandisi.com • [email protected] • Mobile: 0733-999-235• 0722-278934