User manual

Preface
Chapter 3, Installing Koha's Zebra Search Engine
In the third chapter we will focus on Zebra - Koha's powerful catalog search engine.
We will learn how to install and test Zebra.
Chapter 4, Koha's Web Installer, Crontab, and Other Server Configurations
In the fourth chapter, we will learn about executing Koha's web installer, setting
up Koha's Crontab, and configuring Koha services to start automatically when the
machine reboots. At the end of this chapter, we will be able to launch Koha.
Chapter 5, Configuring the Cataloging Module
This chapter is the first of three application configuration chapters. In this chapter,
we will learn how to configure Koha's Cataloging module, which is used to maintain
information about items in the library.
Chapter 6, Configuring the Circulation Module
In this chapter, we will learn how to configure Koha's circulation module. This
module is used to loan library items to the patrons. Our goal here will be to map
the library's circulation policies to rules and preferences in Koha.
Chapter 7, Configuring Other System Preferences
In this chapter, we will learn how to configure system preferences related to the rest
of Koha's modules - Patrons, Acquisitions and Serials, and Online Public Access
Catalog (OPAC). We will also study preferences related to styling and appearance,
messaging, security, and search.
Chapter 8, Test Driving Your Koha Installation
By now we will be in a position to take our Koha installation for a test drive. We will
look to complete a transaction cycle in each of the primary Koha modules
- Patrons,
Cataloging, Circulation, Acquisitions and Serials. We will also test the reports
module and catalog search on the OPAC.
Chapter 9, Migrating Catalog Data
Migrating catalog data from the legacy system is a prerequisite to using Koha
for most libraries. In this chapter we will learn how to convert MARC files from
legacy systems into Koha compatible files. We will learn about Koha's MARC
record import tools.
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