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Koha

'Koha' is a full-featured free and open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Developed initially in New Zealand by Katipo Communications Ltd and first deployed in January of 2000 for Horowhenua Library Trust, it is currently maintained by a team of software providers and library technology staff from around the world. In use worldwide in libraries of all sizes, Koha is a true enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality including basic or advanced options. Koha includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, and more. For a comprehensive overview of features visit the Koha feature map. 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. 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.

Last updated 29 Jun, 2005

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About

Leadership

Joshua Ferraro - Maintainer
- Contributor

Requirements

Apache (Use Requirement)
MySQL (Use Requirement)
Perl (Use Requirement)
DBI (Use Requirement)
Set::Scalar (Use Requirement)
DBD::mysql (Use Requirement)
AuthenDBI (for database-based authentication) (Weak Prerequisite)
CDK (for telnet interface) (Weak Prerequisite)

Related Projects

EPrints, Keystone, MARC/Perl, MyLibrary, emilda

Versions

2.2.7

2.2.7 stable released 2006-11-23

Released: 23 Nov, 2006
Code Maturity: Stable
Source Archive: http://download.savannah.nongnu.org/releases/ko...
Licenses: GPLv2orlater
Interfaces: Command Line, Web

User Community and Support

User FAQ available in HTML format from http://koha.org/faq/; User manual available in HTML format from http://kohadocs.org/usersguide; User install guide available in HTML format from http://www.kohadocs.org/Installing_Koha_on_Debian_sarge.html

General Resources

Homepage

Announcement Resources

E-mail

Support Resources

E-mail
Paid installation, technical support, and customization available from http://koha.org/support/pay.html
irc://irc.katipo.co.nz/#koha

Development

Developer Resources

VCS Checkout Command: :pserver:anonymous@cvs.savannah.nongnu.org:/sources/koha
VCS Repository Webview
irc://irc.katipo.co.nz/#koha

Bug Tracking Resources

VCS Repository Webview

Please send comments on these web pages to bug-directory@fsf.org, send other questions to info@fsf.org.

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