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How to Install Koha Library System on Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS
Koha is the most popular open source library management system in the world. Learn how to install Koha on Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS and join thousands of libraries using Koha around the globe.
7 Reasons Why You Need an Integrated Library Management System
Running a library isn’t as simple and straightforward as many people I have encountered think. It’s more than just checking out books and putting them back on the shelf when they are returned. Librarians have to deal other complex, time-consuming responsibilities like acquisitions, cataloguing, inventory, budgets, reports and interlibrary loaning. Pen and paper won’t cut it, and using an excel spreadsheet is only marginally better than digging a trench using a caviar spoon.
Koha Hacks: How to Install the Koha Offline Circulation Plugin
What do you do if your Koha library system suddenly goes offline due to a server crash, power or internet outage? Go back to the dark ages and start writing with pen and paper? Surely not! Koha has a very useful feature called Offline Circulation which allows you to...
What Is The Difference Between MySQL Plugins?
The MySQL database management system provides different authentication plugins to authenticate users with the database. Three commonly used plugins are mysql_native_password, caching_sha2_password, and auth_socket. 1. mysql_native_password: The mysql_native_password...
A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Sierra Ils
Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) and Sierra are both popular open source library management software solutions. While both have their own strengths and weaknesses, Koha has some advantages over Sierra that make it a better choice for some libraries. 1....
A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Opals
Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) and OPALS (Online Public Access Library System) are both open source solutions that have gained popularity in the library management world. While both systems have their pros and cons, Koha offers several advantages compared to...
Top 10 Courses For Librarians Cost Duration Links
Here are the top 10 best courses or degrees for librarians, along with cost and average duration information and links to some programs: 1. Master of Library Science (MLS) - This is the most common and widely recognized degree for librarians. The average cost of a MLS...
Top 10 Courses For Librarians Cost Duration
Here is the average cost and duration for each of the top 10 courses or degrees for librarians: 1. Master of Library Science (MLS) – The cost varies depending on the institution and location, but on average, the cost is between $15,000 to $35,000. The duration is...
The Top 10 Degrees To Earn For A Successful And Higher Paying Career As A Librarian
1. Master of Library Science (MLS) – This is the most common and traditional degree for librarians, it provides a comprehensive education in library and information science, including cataloging, reference, information technology, and library management. 2. Master of...
Library Terminology Every Librarian Should Know
Every librarian should be familiar with the following key terminologies: 1. Cataloging: The process of organizing, describing and classifying library materials. 2. Classification: The system used to arrange library materials into categories based on subject or genre....
How To Classify Library Items Using Ddc Or Lcc
Classifying an item in library management is the process of organizing books, journals, and other materials into categories, so that they can be easily retrieved and used by library patrons. The purpose of classification is to arrange materials in a systematic order...
A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Symphony Ils
Koha ILS (Integrated Library System) and Sirsidynix Symphony are two of the most popular library management systems used in the library industry. While both systems offer a wide range of functionalities, there are certain advantages and disadvantages associated with...
How to Install Koha Library System on Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS
Koha is the most popular open source library management system in the world. Learn how to install Koha on Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS and join thousands of libraries using Koha around the globe.
7 Reasons Why You Need an Integrated Library Management System
Running a library isn’t as simple and straightforward as many people I have encountered think. It’s more than just checking out books and putting them back on the shelf when they are returned. Librarians have to deal other complex, time-consuming responsibilities like acquisitions, cataloguing, inventory, budgets, reports and interlibrary loaning. Pen and paper won’t cut it, and using an excel spreadsheet is only marginally better than digging a trench using a caviar spoon.
Koha Hacks: How to Install the Koha Offline Circulation Plugin
What do you do if your Koha library system suddenly goes offline due to a server crash, power or internet outage? Go back to the dark ages and start writing with pen and paper? Surely not! Koha has a very useful feature called Offline Circulation which allows you to...
What Is The Difference Between MySQL Plugins?
The MySQL database management system provides different authentication plugins to authenticate users with the database. Three commonly used plugins are mysql_native_password, caching_sha2_password, and auth_socket. 1. mysql_native_password: The mysql_native_password...
A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Sierra Ils
Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) and Sierra are both popular open source library management software solutions. While both have their own strengths and weaknesses, Koha has some advantages over Sierra that make it a better choice for some libraries. 1....
A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Opals
Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) and OPALS (Online Public Access Library System) are both open source solutions that have gained popularity in the library management world. While both systems have their pros and cons, Koha offers several advantages compared to...
Top 10 Courses For Librarians Cost Duration Links
Here are the top 10 best courses or degrees for librarians, along with cost and average duration information and links to some programs: 1. Master of Library Science (MLS) - This is the most common and widely recognized degree for librarians. The average cost of a MLS...
Top 10 Courses For Librarians Cost Duration
Here is the average cost and duration for each of the top 10 courses or degrees for librarians: 1. Master of Library Science (MLS) – The cost varies depending on the institution and location, but on average, the cost is between $15,000 to $35,000. The duration is...
The Top 10 Degrees To Earn For A Successful And Higher Paying Career As A Librarian
1. Master of Library Science (MLS) – This is the most common and traditional degree for librarians, it provides a comprehensive education in library and information science, including cataloging, reference, information technology, and library management. 2. Master of...
Library Terminology Every Librarian Should Know
Every librarian should be familiar with the following key terminologies: 1. Cataloging: The process of organizing, describing and classifying library materials. 2. Classification: The system used to arrange library materials into categories based on subject or genre....
How To Classify Library Items Using Ddc Or Lcc
Classifying an item in library management is the process of organizing books, journals, and other materials into categories, so that they can be easily retrieved and used by library patrons. The purpose of classification is to arrange materials in a systematic order...
A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Symphony Ils
Koha ILS (Integrated Library System) and Sirsidynix Symphony are two of the most popular library management systems used in the library industry. While both systems offer a wide range of functionalities, there are certain advantages and disadvantages associated with...