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KOHA OPENSOURCEIntegrated

Library SystemBy Amzari Abu Bakar

LecturerFaculty of Information Management,

UiTM.

Presented on MSC Malaysia OpenSource Conference 201029th June 2010, Berjaya Time Square


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KOHA

KOHA is a full-featured open-source ILS.Developed initially in New Zealand byKatipo Communications Ltd and first

deployed in January of 2000 forHorowhenua Library Trust, it is currentlymaintained by a team of software providersand library technology staff from around theglobe.


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... KOHA is a maoriword meaning GIFT

or DONATION - orperhaps more"giving your

specialty to thecollective event"


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The koru (Logo) is theMori name given to thenewborn, unfurling fern

and symbolizes new life,growth, strength andpeace. Another common"new life" symbol is an

egg.


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KOHA has enabled newrealities of open access,affordability, and free

innovation for a diversecommunity of hundreds ofacademic, consortia,public, special collection,

religious and schoollibraries around the globe.


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KOHA ?

Full modules Integrated Library System KOHA ver. 2.2.9, released May 2007 More than 250,000 lines code More than 50 different developers

from different countries. 46+ translators

Latest Stable Version Koha 3.0.6 Beta version Koha 3.4


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Full Open Source ILS Solution

OS: Linux Redhat, SuSe, Debian, Ubuntu andetc.

Language: Perl

Database: MySQL. Webserver: Apache

Web Browser: Mozilla FIrefox


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Library User Wishes

Standards MARC21,ISO2709, z29.50, SIP 2 More features Web 2.0features. Reliable and easy to use.

Strong technical support Cost effective


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KOHA vs Proprietary System

MODULE KOHA Proprietary

Cataloging Yes YesCirculation Yes Yes

Acquisition Yes YesWeb OPAC Yes YesSerials Yes YesBiblio Format Yes YesData Exchange Yes YesStandard Yes YesCost FREE CHARGEABLE


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Why KOHA? Library Standards Compliant

Designed to comply with library standards andformats: MARC format (MAchine-ReadableCataloging) [MARC21 & UNIMARC]. It is a formatstandard for storage/exchange of bibliographicrecords and related information in machine-readableformat built using library standards and protocols thatensure interoperability to other systems andtechnologies, while supporting existing works flowsand tools. (http://www.loc.gov/marc).


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Why KOHA? Library Standards Compliant

ISO 2709 - Information and documentation - Formatfor information exchangehttp://www.iso.org/iso/home.htm)

Z39.50 information retrieval protocol. - is an Internetcommunications protocol used in copy cataloging tosearch and transfer MARC records between libraries
http://www.iso.org/iso/home.htmhttp://www.iso.org/iso/home.htm


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Why KOHA?

First FULLY Web-based Interface in theWorld able to do library operationanywhere, no issues for library withbranches

OPAC

Librarian Interface


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KOHA - excellent features

Fully customize web interface Integrate toorganizations website (See AeU library website).

z39.50 enable copy cataloging Speed upcataloging process by 500% (Demonstration)

MARC21 and UNIMARC for professional catalogers.

Use as a document manager or digital library(demonstration).

Manage online and off line resources with the sametool.

RSS feed of new acquisitions.
http://library.aeu.edu.my/http://library.aeu.edu.my:8000/cgi-bin/koha/acqui.simple/addbiblio.plhttp://library.amdi.usm.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?bib=5692http://library.amdi.usm.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?bib=5692http://library.aeu.edu.my:8000/cgi-bin/koha/acqui.simple/addbiblio.plhttp://library.aeu.edu.my/http://library.aeu.edu.my/http://library.aeu.edu.my/http://library.aeu.edu.my/


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KOHA - excellent feature

E-mail patron's overdues and other notices. Version3 offers SMS overdue and notifications!

Print your own barcodes/spines.

Serials management module.

Full catalogue, circulation and acquisitions systemfor library stock management.

Automated Circulation System (Self Charge, BookDrop, Security Gates EM and RFID) integration viaSIP 2 protocol offered in version 3.


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KOHA - excellent featureWeb based OPAC

Simple, clear search interface for all users.

Version 3 offers more Web 2.0 features

Integration with Amazon, Google services(Example here).

More user participation can post comments,review and purchase suggestions. (Example

Here)

Enhanced Searching features Weighted search,Highlighted Search, Sort and Ranking display byRelevancy, Popularity, and etc. (Example Here)
http://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=55http://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=55http://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=55http://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=computerhttp://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=computerhttp://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=55http://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=55http://opac.psp.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=55


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KOHA Harness the power of

Open Source KOHA is distributed under

the open-source GeneralPublic License (GPL) - Free

Software Foundation, 1991. No restrictions on use, no

restrictions on how thesoftware is used and no

invoices for each userlicense


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KOHA Harness the power of

Open Source No vendor lock-in: libraries are

free to install and use.

Libraries are free to develop in-house expertise or to purchasesupport or developmentservices from the best availablesource.

Community support Koha

users are worldwide

you canget response to any problemover the web, checkhttp://www.koha-community.org


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KOHA User around the globe

1000+(register) libraries worldwide

Horowhenua Library Trust, NZ

Nelsonville Public Library Athens Country, OH

Crawford County Federated Library System, 10 Libs

Howard County, MD:

Service area population: 266300

4.7 m. circulation transactions in 2006

1 million volumes collection


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Central Kansas Library System,

serving 31 libraries

Santa CruzPublic Library:

9 branches,

2 million volume

Near East University Library: 1.5 million vol.

Delhi Public Library: 2.0 million volumes

e.t.c......


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Koha Users - LocalType ofLibrary

Description Version

Academic Advance Medical and Dental Institute, USMhttp://library.amdi.usm.edu.my

2.2.9migratingto 3.0.6

Academic UNIVERSITY LIBRARYAl-Madinah International University, SHAH ALAMhttp://catalog.mediu.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl

2.2.9

Academic ASIA e UNIVERSITY, K.Lhttp://library.aeu.edu.my

Implemented with RFID Selfcharge, Book Drop andSecurity Gates.

2.2.9

Academic UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG Faculty Resource Centerhttp://libsys.upm.edu.my19 Resource Centres

2.2.9


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Description Version

Academic -College

INSTITUT AL-QURAN, TRENGGANUhttp://iq-koha.dyndns.gov.my/

2.2.9

Academic -College

UNITY COLLEGE, P.J.(Intranet)

2.2.9

Public Kelantan State Public Libraryhttp://koha.kelantan.edu.my1 main library, 6 branches libraries, 5 mobile

libraries, 38 village libraries

2.2.9

Special MARDI, Serdanghttp://202.190.32.100Currently used in 10 stations library nationwide

2.2.9


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Description Version

Special Kadir, Andri and Associates (Law Firm)(Intranet)

2.2.9

Special Zaid, Ibrahim and Co(Intranet)

2.2.9

Special Urban Development Authority (UDA)- On installation

3.0.6

Academic -

College

Politeknik Seberang Perai

http://opac.psp.edu.my/

3.0.6

School 88 Smart Schools nationwide (First Phase) 2.2.9

Academic Regional Libraries School of DistanceEducation, USM15 branches nationwide

2.2.9


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Statistics - Summmary

8 installation on Academic Library with more than41 branches.

1 installation on Public Library and 4 installation

on Special Library. 88 installation on school libraries.

Total of more than 100 installation of Kohaversion 2.2.9 and 2 installation on Koha version3.0.6 covering 134 branches.

All above implementation took place in just TWOyears.


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Future of Open Source ILS

Wide opportunities - Estimated about 80%of libraries still not using ILS.

Majority of the libraries are from special libraries

(private and govt organization), school libraries(10,000 schools), rural and village libraries(1000+), private colleges (300+) is still nothaving library system.

UiTM has started training its students inusing several library systems includingKOHA.


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Myth

KOHA is a sub standard library system.

KOHA is suitable only for small library.

KOHA is too comprehensive for my smalllibrary.

KOHA can not support large academiclibrary.


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Issues and Challenges

Fund library could not afford to buyILS/pay for technical assistant.

Dispute in Koha Commmunity US vs NewZealand.

Knowledge and Expertise Continuity ofsupport, education and trainings.

Most of the library is too small to developown expertise or to pay for external support.


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Recommendation Knowledge and Expertise Establish training

Centre and utilize KOHA in formal libraryeducation. E.g: Asia e University, AMDI - USM,Faculty of Information Management, Universiti

Teknologi MARA. Establish Malaysia KOHA User Group

targeted to support development of KOHA inMalaysia and upholding the interest of KOHA

user. Gain government attention and financial support

through National Librarian Association and variouslibrarian organization.


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Recommendation (cont.)

Formation of consortium - Various type oflibraries such as Special Library, School Librarycould form consortium to demands better librarydevelopment. In this case, funding for centralized

library system. Consortium could lead greaterpurchasing power and lower implementation cost.

KOHA + Virtualization Low Cost Systemhosting for hundreds or thousands of libraries.

Involvements at International level GlobalKoha Community.


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Conclusion

KOHA is a powerful, standard IntegratedLibrary System.

Malaysian experience in KOHA relatively

new Needs support and fund to grow. KOHA has high potential in Malaysia

market.

Establishment of Malaysia Koha UserGroup.


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