Open Source LMS

"Of making many books there is no end ... Ecclesiastes 12:12"

28th ANZTLA Conference July 2013Australian and New Zealand Theological Libraries Immanuel College ~ Adelaide SA

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... About Koha ...

http://koha-community.org

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was created to provide a free and openly developed ILS/LMS … and to always provide an

upgrade path ...... The Koha developers have an ideological commitment to this software development

model. Jump onto the website and take a look!

The biggest assets of the Koha community

can assist you too ....● Koha is the # 1 Open Source library mgt. system● Free software, no licence fees, no vendor lock in● Ongoing rich development● The large global and increasing local community● Libraries working together to grow Koha● Koha-oz and Koha NZ user group meet-ups● Local commercial services and support● Transparency ~ Innovation ~ QA ~ Standards● Openness ~ Trust and a peer relationship

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Who uses Koha?National, Academic, Public, School and Special

libraries around the worldSome libraries have been listed or have self listed here ....

http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Koha_Users_Worldwidehttp://www.librarytechnology.org/libwebcats/

http://www.librarytechnology.org/map.pl?ILS=Koha

and search for Koha

In Australia and New Zealand and globally Theological Libraries have already

adopted Koha

Anywhere ~ Anytime ~ 100% web based

Supports you in your goalsLinks you with your communities

Is student and staff friendly and easy to useHas a flexible set up to suit your needs now and when they change

Links with aggregators and most library suppliers servicesCatalogues and tracks your resources

Describes all material types including e-books and web resources,multi-media, class sets, realia and more

Is a superb administration tool Great reporting allows for more control over your collections

Manages your acquisitions, your serials, your patron communicationsDescribes shelf location or cloud access: from your college or elsewhere

Self service capable

Koha is packed with featuresClick on link below ...

Current Koha version Features List maintained by CALYX

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What can do

OPAC demo Koha version 3.6.Try it here ....

Koha v. 3.6. demo

Koha v.3.10. OPAC demoTry Koha sample sites here ...

http://koha-community.org/demo/

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Koha Staff interface more demo sites Koha v.3.12.http://koha-community.org/demo/

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Koha is fully featured and continues to develop rapidly: Koha v3.12.

http://koha-community.org/files/2013/05/Koha-3.12-release-notes.pdf

Recent major enhancements: - Hourly loans (prerequisite for Course Reserves)- New OPAC theme to support mobile devices;- HTML5 video/audio embeddable in OPAC;- Circulation slips now user configurable;- Initial support for RDA;- Allow Patron self registration;- Numerous minor enhancements and fixes.

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Coming soon to your Koha:

- Improved support for RDA;- Course Reserves module;- Federated search integral to Koha... ..... no need to buy an additional product.....

http://koha-community.org/koha-3-14-release-managers-update-1/http://www.ohloh.net/p?ref=homepage&q=koha

Koha is future focussed

~~We can do it better as a community~~

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Home page design of New Zealand tertiary librariesThis Masters thesis suggests that use of commercial search engines in favour of library websites is linked to poor library web design. 28 February 2013 | The online presence of tertiary libraries is becoming increasingly important, however, research (OCLC, 2010) suggests that library websites are being shunned in favour of commercial search engines. Some scholars (Reidsma, 2012; McCann et al., 2010) attribute this to poor website design. Websites are a valid communication concern and what content is displayed, as well as how it is displayed on library home pages has implications for usability, findability and user perception. Tertiary library websites need to be attractive, modern and user focused in nature. Content needs to be arranged in a way that supports smooth navigation so that users are encouraged to engage with the library.

An examination of home page design in New Zealand tertiary libraries Jessica Elizabeth Howie | School of Information Management

28 February, 2013

http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10063/2673/thesis.pdf?sequence=2

http://apo.org.au/node/34652

Research for discussion : The impact of well designed OPACs

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What CALYX can do● Advise on the suitability of Koha and other OSS applications ● Define requirements and priorities● Consult on transition processes and project management● Help you migrate from your current LMS ● Host and maintain your Koha securely ● Assist you to manage and maintain your Koha in-house● Provide training in all facets of Koha for all levels of users● Be your Koha Help Desk when you need support● Keep your hosted Koha healthy, up to date and shiny● Help you keep your hosted in-house Koha healthy, up to date ● Link you to the international Koha community● Help you get the most out of your Koha with optimal configuration: to meet your targets

now and in the future.● Neither lock your data or your library into long term expensive agreements● Consult on consortial arrangements with partner libraries or new library branches ● Partner with you to create an engaging online and mobile library environment

We are specialists in data migration, managed hosting and Koha training.

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"We assist communities to provide access to their collections and manage these with today's digital tools"

The CALYX Team

Any questions or reflections?irma@calyx.net.au

Thank you Irma Birchall

~~a rising tide lifts all the boats~~

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