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|Name=Koha | |Name=Koha | ||
| − | |Short description=Is an integrated | + | |Short description=Is an integrated library management system |
|Full description=Koha is the first free software library automation package. In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of users collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. | |Full description=Koha is the first free software library automation package. In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of users collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. | ||
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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. | 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 Software / Open Source. Koha is distributed under the Free Software General Public License (GPL) version | + | Free Software / Open Source. Koha is distributed under the Free Software General Public License (GPL) version 3 or later. |
No Vendor Lock-in. It is an important part of the free software 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 sources. Libraries should be free to change support company and export their data at any time, make sure your support company allows this. | No Vendor Lock-in. It is an important part of the free software 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 sources. Libraries should be free to change support company and export their data at any time, make sure your support company allows this. | ||
|Homepage URL=http://koha-community.org | |Homepage URL=http://koha-community.org | ||
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|User level=advanced | |User level=advanced | ||
| − | |VCS checkout command=: | + | |VCS checkout command=git clone git://git.koha-community.org/koha.git kohaclone |
|Computer languages=Perl | |Computer languages=Perl | ||
|Documentation note=http://koha-community.org/documentation/ | |Documentation note=http://koha-community.org/documentation/ | ||
| + | |Paid support=http://koha-community.org/support/paid-support/ | ||
| + | |Microblog=https://twitter.com/kohails | ||
|IRC help=irc://irc.oftc.net/koha | |IRC help=irc://irc.oftc.net/koha | ||
|IRC development=irc://irc.oftc.net/koha | |IRC development=irc://irc.oftc.net/koha | ||
|Related projects=EPrints,Evergreen,Keystone,MARC_Perl,MyLibrary,emilda | |Related projects=EPrints,Evergreen,Keystone,MARC_Perl,MyLibrary,emilda | ||
|Keywords=library,koha,MARC,Z39.50,catalogue,reading,readers | |Keywords=library,koha,MARC,Z39.50,catalogue,reading,readers | ||
| − | |Version identifier=3. | + | |Version identifier=3.14.2 |
| − | |Version date= | + | |Version date=2014/01/23 |
|Version status=stable | |Version status=stable | ||
| − | |Version download=http:// | + | |Version download=http://koha-community.org/download-koha/ |
| + | |Version comment=Release schedule: time-based release every six months, monthly maintenance releases | ||
| + | Installation recommendation: use the packages for Debian or Ubuntu | ||
|Last review by=Janet Casey | |Last review by=Janet Casey | ||
|Last review date=2010-04-22 | |Last review date=2010-04-22 | ||
|Submitted by=Database conversion | |Submitted by=Database conversion | ||
|Submitted date=2011-04-01 | |Submitted date=2011-04-01 | ||
| + | |Status= | ||
| + | |Is GNU=No | ||
|License verified date=2002-06-25 | |License verified date=2002-06-25 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Project license | {{Project license | ||
| − | |License=GPLv2orlater | + | |License=GPLv2orlater with exception |
|License verified by=Janet Casey | |License verified by=Janet Casey | ||
|License verified date=2002-06-25 | |License verified date=2002-06-25 | ||
| + | |License note=License changed from GPL v2 or later to GPL v3 or later with the release. See: | ||
| + | http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=9440 | ||
| + | http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/General_IRC_meeting,_5_December_2012 | ||
| + | http://meetings.koha-community.org/2012/koha.2012-12-05-18.05.txt | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Person | {{Person | ||
|Real name=Koha Maintainers | |Real name=Koha Maintainers | ||
|Role=Maintainer | |Role=Maintainer | ||
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|Prerequisite kind=Required to use | |Prerequisite kind=Required to use | ||
|Prerequisite description=DBD_mysql | |Prerequisite description=DBD_mysql | ||
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Revision as of 14:20, 4 February 2014
Koha
https://koha-community.org
Integrated library management system.
Koha is the first free software library automation package. In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of users collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base.
Full-featured ILS. 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.
Full text searching Koha uses an RDBMS coupled with an external search engine to provide powerful searching that is truly scalable
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.
No Vendor Lock-in. It is an important part of the free software 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 sources. Libraries should be free to change support company and export their data at any time, make sure your support company allows this.
Licensing
License
Verified by
Verified on
Notes
Leaders and contributors
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| General | https://wiki.koha-community.org/ | |
| Mailing List | https://koha-community.org/support/koha-mailing-lists/ | |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/koha-cvs/ | |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/koha-win32/ | |
| Download | https://koha-community.org/download-koha/ | |
| General | https://www.interleaf.ie/kohacon19/ | |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/koha-zebra/ | |
| Ruby (Ref) | https://rubygems.org/gems/koha/ | |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/koha-devel/ | |
| General | https://savannah.gnu.org/people/ | |
| VCS Repository Webview | http://git.koha-community.org/gitweb/ | |
| VCS Repository Webview | https://cvs.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/koha/ | |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/koha-translate/ | |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/koha-announce/ | |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/koha-bugs/ | |
| Savannah (Ref) | https://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/koha/ | |
| Download | https://download.savannah.gnu.org/releases/koha/ |
Software prerequisites
| Kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Required to use | DBI |
| Required to use | Perl |
| Required to use | DBD_mysql |
| Required to use | Apache |
| Required to use | MySQL |
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