Koha
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Koha
http://koha-community.org
'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.
Documentation
http://koha-community.org/documentation/
IRC Help channel- irc://irc.katipo.co.nz/koha
- IRC development channel
- irc://irc.katipo.co.nz/koha
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Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPLv2orlater | Janet Casey | 25 June 2002 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| Koha Maintainers | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | VCS Repository Webview | http://git.koha.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=Koha;a=summary |
| Help | mailto:koha-announce@nongnu.org | |
| Support | Homepage | http://koha-community.org/support/ |
| Developer | Homepage | wiki.koha.org |
| Bug Tracking | Bug Tracking | http://bugs.koha.org |
| Support | Mailing List Subscribe | http://koha-community.org/support/free-support/ |
Software prerequisites
| Kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Required to use | Apache |
| Required to use | MySQL |
| Required to use | DBI |
| Required to use | Set_Scalar |
| Required to use | DBD_mysql |
| Weak prerequisite | CDK (for telnet interface) |
| Weak prerequisite | AuthenDBI (for database-based authentication) |
| Required to use | Perl |
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