User manual

Koha 3 Library
Management System
Koha is the first
full- featured
open source library
management system that
is widely used for efficiently
managing libraries. However, setting up and maintaining
Koha is no walk in the park. It is not as straightforward as
setting up the other popular LAMP applications.
This practical guide provides all the essential information
that
is needed to make the
task
of
installing
and
configuring Koha seem simple and easy.
It demonstrates
how to
set up Koha
and its various
aspects -
installation, configuration, application administration, and
data migration. It
also covers troubleshooting, software
maintenance, software customization, and other advanced
topics.
Written in a practical style, this book uses the Linux shell in
many chapters, demonstrating the execution of commands
and their output. All chapters are written in a way that makes
them applicable to various Linux distributions. By the end
of
this book, you will have gained the knowledge to get the
most out of your Koha installation.
Who this book is written for
This book is aimed at Linux system administrators who
need to install and maintain Koha.
If you are a system
administrator who wants to set up an open source integrated
library system, then this book is for you. It will also be useful
for system administrators who require help with specific
aspects of implementing Koha.
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What you will learn from this book
Set up and configure Koha as per your
needs and requirements
Install, configure, and test drive the Zebra
Search Engine to improve the searching
capabilities of your Koha application
Configure the Cataloging module to make
finding and evaluating items in a library
amazingly simple for patrons
Migrate catalog data from other systems
into Koha
Configure the circulation module by mapping
your library's policies to rules and preferences
in Koha
Tons of pointers for troubleshooting common
problems that arise with your Koha installation
Beef up your knowledge of advanced
topics such as LDAP integration and
Internationalization
Set up your Koha server as a Z39.50 server
to share your catalog with the outside world
Customize your software and share it with
the community
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