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Advance Koha Training For Library Automation
Koha is an open-source integrated library system adopted by libraries to enhance management, control, and easy access to information resources to the library. Koha is a worldwide accepted web-based Integrated Library System (ILS) that has major International Standards that Libraries around the world use the koha software. All modules and features of koha such as Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serials Management can be automated using Koha.
The most important cause why you use koha?
1. Koha is FREE (Open Sourceintrigate library management
system ) and there are no License restrictions
2. Many Language Interfaces are available
3. Koha has international standards like MARC21, ISO2709,
Z39.50, etc
4. Koha provides a FREE SIP2 server for RFID integration
5.Koha can be used for any library’s specific requirements and
size
6. Koha OPAC provides you customized Library branding
7. Koha has email / SMS servers for alerts, notices, etc.
8. Koha provide you with a good job offer
Koha Training programmed This course is focused on
1. Linux system administration
2. Koha installation, Customization, and configuration
3. Koha system administration
4. Koha cataloguing with MARC21
5. Koha job preparation
Course Duration: 32 hours (16 classes/2Hrs per class)
Lesson 1: Introduction to koha
1. History of koha
2. Operating system of koha
3. Various versions of koha
4. Brief discussion of koha module and feature
5. Brief discussion of Linux operating system
6. Planning of koha installation and method
7. Class exam with Kahoot IT
Lesson 2: Introduction Linux (debian)
1. History of UNIX and LINUX Linux and GNU Project
2. Operating System Concept, Kernel, Shell
3. & File Identification of various Linux distributors
4. Discussion About RHCSA/RHCE Exam
5. Planning a Linux Installation
6. Partitioning Requirements
7. Linux Installation Method(VM ware)
Lesson 03: started with Linux
1. The GNOME Desktop Environment
2. Introduction to Linux Shel
3. Linux Virtual Console/Terminal
4. Powering Off, Reboot and Logout System
5. Linux Command Syntax, Options, Argument
6. Linux Directory & File System introduction
7. Navigating Linux Directory Paths
8. Command-line File
9. Directory Management Files
Lesson 4: User and Group Administration
1. Users and Groups Introduction
2. Linux User Types and Database
3. Primary Groups and Supplementary Groups
4. Gaining Superuser Access
5. Running commands as root with SUDO
6. Managing Local User & Group Accounts
7. Managing User Password
Lesson 05: Linux File Permissions
1. Explore Linux Fil & Directory Types
2. Linux File System Permissions
3. Viewing File/Directory Permission and Ownership
4. Linux User, Group and Other Concept
5. Linux Special Permissions SUID, SGID, Sticky bit
6. Securing Files with ACLs
7. Creating, modifying and deleting ACL’s
Lesson 06: Backup, Archive & Recovery
1. Linux Archive and Compressed
2. Archive Files and Directories
3. Extract an Archive Created with ‘tar
4. Ԥ Discuss about gz, bz2 and xz Compression
5. Created a Compressed with gz, bz2 and xz
6. Extract Compressed tar Archive
Lesson 07:Koha Installation And Web Installation
1. Web installer login
2. Language picker
3. Installer Perl Modules Installed
4. Database Settings
5. Ready to fill tables with data
6. Database tables created
7. Ready for basic configurations
8. Select MARC flavour
9. MARC21 and UNIMARC setup
10. MARC21 setup
11. Unimarc setup
12. Selected data added
13. Redirect to onboarding tool .
Lesson 08: Koha administration
1. Global System Preferences
2. Basic Parameters
3. Patrons & Circulation
4. Catalog Administration
5. Acquisitions
6. Additional Parameters
Lesson 09: Cataloguing
1. Bibliographic Records
2. Item Records
3. Authorities
4. Cataloging Guides
Lesson 10: Notice & Slips Guides and printer setup
1. Field Guide for Notices & Slips
2. Barcode printer
3. Spine printer
4. Slip printer
Lesson 11: MarcEdit,OCLC,WorldCat
1. Adding a prefix to call numbers
2. Importing Excel data into Koha .
3. OCLC Connexion Gateway
4. Setting up OCLC service on Koha
5. Setting up your OCLC desktop client
6. Using the OCLC Connexion Gateway
Lesson 12: circulation
1. Check-Out (Issuing)
2. Renewing
3. Check-In (Returning)
4. Circulation Messages
5. Holds
6. Transfers
7. Set Library
8. Fast Add Cataloging
9. Circulation Reports
10. Tracking In house Use
11. In Processing / Book Cart Locations
12. Self Checkout
13. Offline Circulation Utilities
Lesson 13: Patron management
1. Add a new patron
2. Add a Staff Patron
3. Add a Statistical Patron
4. Duplicate a Patron
5. Add Patron Images
6. Editing Patrons
7. Managing Patron Self Edits
8. Patron Permissions
9. Patron Information
10. Patron Search
Lesson 14: Report
1. Custom Reports
2. Statistics Reports
3. Report Dictionary .
Lesson 15: OPAC customization
1. Search Results
2. Bibliographic Record
3. Lists & Cart
4. Placing Holds
5. Enhanced Content
6. OPAC Self Registration
7. My Account
8. Purchase Suggestions
Lesson 16: tools
1. Patrons and Circulation
2. Catalog
3. Additional Tools
Lesson 16: exam and certification