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What Is A Marc Record In Library Management?

A MARC record is an acronym for Machine-Readable Cataloging and it refers to a specific data format that is used to create and store bibliographic metadata for library materials. The format was created in the 1960s to make cataloging information machine-readable and...

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What Is Z3950 And Why Is It So Important?

Z39.50 is a standard communication protocol used for searching and retrieving information from databases over a network. This protocol is primarily used in library catalogs and information retrieval systems, but it has also been...

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Why Koha May Not Be The Best Library System For You

Here are some potential disadvantages of using Koha ILS: Steep learning curve: Koha can be challenging to set up and customize, especially for those who are not familiar with open-source software or the underlying technology. Lack of commercial support: Koha is a...

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What Are The Most Popular Library Systems In The World?

Most popular library systems Libraries are essential for preserving and providing access to information, knowledge, and culture. Library systems help manage the catalog, circulation, and general administration of a library. With the rise of technology, library systems...

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What Is Cataloguing In Library Management?

Cataloguing is the process of creating and maintaining a comprehensive and organized list of library materials such as books, journals, audio and video recordings, maps, and other resources. It is an essential aspect of library management and helps in making resources...

read more

How to Quickly Backup Your Koha Database

Regular backups of Koha are a must, in case your installation fails or your hardware crashes. While you should have an automated backup procedure in place, sometimes (before a major upgrade for example) you may need to make a quick one-time backup. So here's how to...

read more

How To Perform Post-Installation Checks On Koha Library System

Ensure your system is correctly set up and ready for use. This guide will guide you through the steps to perform these checks. Log into your Koha instance. Navigate to the "About" page.. You will see crucial information about your Koha instance, dependencies, and...
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How to Complete Koha Library System’s Post-Installation Setup

This guide will help you set up your Koha Library System after launching it on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.   1. Retrieve the Koha Administrator Password Log in to your AWS account and navigate to the EC2 dashboard. In the EC2 console, select your new...
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How to use Koha Library System on AWS

1. Subscribe to Koha library system by KohaSupport on AWS Marketplace Go to https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace Search for "Koha Integrated Library Management System by KohaSupport" Click "Continue to subscription". If you don't yet have an AWS account, you will be...
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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.

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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.

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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...
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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...
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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....
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A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Evergreen

Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) and Evergreen are two of the most popular open-source library management systems used by libraries around the world. Both Koha and Evergreen offer libraries a comprehensive suite of tools to manage their collections, circulation,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Read More

How To Perform Post-Installation Checks On Koha Library System

Ensure your system is correctly set up and ready for use. This guide will guide you through the steps to perform these checks. Log into your Koha instance. Navigate to the "About" page.. You will see crucial information about your Koha instance, dependencies, and...
Read More

How to Complete Koha Library System’s Post-Installation Setup

This guide will help you set up your Koha Library System after launching it on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.   1. Retrieve the Koha Administrator Password Log in to your AWS account and navigate to the EC2 dashboard. In the EC2 console, select your new...
Read More

How to use Koha Library System on AWS

1. Subscribe to Koha library system by KohaSupport on AWS Marketplace Go to https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace Search for "Koha Integrated Library Management System by KohaSupport" Click "Continue to subscription". If you don't yet have an AWS account, you will be...
Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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...
Read More

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...
Read More

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....
Read More

A Comparison Of Koha Library Management System vs Evergreen

Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) and Evergreen are two of the most popular open-source library management systems used by libraries around the world. Both Koha and Evergreen offer libraries a comprehensive suite of tools to manage their collections, circulation,...
Read More

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...
Read More

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...
Read More

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...
Read More

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...
Read More

What Is A Marc Record In Library Management?

A MARC record is an acronym for Machine-Readable Cataloging and it refers to a specific data format that is used to create and store bibliographic metadata for library materials. The format was created in the 1960s to make cataloging information machine-readable and...

read more

What Is Z3950 And Why Is It So Important?

Z39.50 is a standard communication protocol used for searching and retrieving information from databases over a network. This protocol is primarily used in library catalogs and information retrieval systems, but it has also been...

read more

Why Koha May Not Be The Best Library System For You

Here are some potential disadvantages of using Koha ILS: Steep learning curve: Koha can be challenging to set up and customize, especially for those who are not familiar with open-source software or the underlying technology. Lack of commercial support: Koha is a...

read more

What Are The Most Popular Library Systems In The World?

Most popular library systems Libraries are essential for preserving and providing access to information, knowledge, and culture. Library systems help manage the catalog, circulation, and general administration of a library. With the rise of technology, library systems...

read more

What Is Cataloguing In Library Management?

Cataloguing is the process of creating and maintaining a comprehensive and organized list of library materials such as books, journals, audio and video recordings, maps, and other resources. It is an essential aspect of library management and helps in making resources...

read more

How to Quickly Backup Your Koha Database

Regular backups of Koha are a must, in case your installation fails or your hardware crashes. While you should have an automated backup procedure in place, sometimes (before a major upgrade for example) you may need to make a quick one-time backup. So here's how to...

read more