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View ArticleHow to restore the deleted records [Command line method]
When you delete a record, Koha doesn't immediately erase it from the database; it moves it to a deleted table. These are the tables where deleted records are stored: deletedbiblio,...
View ArticleKoha is running in CGI mode. This is a security issue!
Koha is running in CGI mode. This is a security issue! Run Koha using Plack for CSRF (cross-site request forgery) protection. More information: koha-plack --help.This warning message appears in the...
View ArticleHow to read Koha error logs using the Tail command
If you manage a Koha Library Management System, you will eventually run into a "500 Internal Server Error" or a screen that simply won't load. When this happens, the Koha error logs are the best...
View ArticleExcel to MARC Converter Online
Transform your Excel spreadsheets into standard MARC format. Developed by Shivam Moradia, College Librarian, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Ahmedabad, under the guidance of project mentor Dr....
View ArticleConfigure SMTP server to send emails through Koha
Now, it's easy to configure an SMTP-based email account for Koha and send emails for various occasions. Koha provides a GUI for SMTP server configuration. Forget about cumbersome email server...
View ArticleEmail sending limits in Gmail: Reasons to hire a transactional email service
Many libraries started to use SMTP-based email services in Koha. Koha provides SMTP server configuration from Administration > SMTP servers > New SMTP server. Such libraries use Gmail free...
View ArticleSearch for data inconsistencies
It's a script which searches for data inconsistencies. The result shows the following inconsistencies in data;items without a home or holding libraryitems without item type or with invalid item...
View ArticlePatron searches give 500 error
Problem statement: The following error message when searching for patron names.Something went wrong when loading the table.500: Internal Server Error. Month out of range.Month out of range.Month out of...
View ArticlePrepare Google Drive for Koha backup
Everybody is familiar with using Google Drive. Google Drive is the cloud storage service of Google Inc. Currently, 15 GB of free storage is available with a Google account. Koha users can make use of...
View ArticlepCloud for Koha backup
pCloud is a cloud storage service that offers a secure and convenient way to store, share, and access your files from anywhere. It works like Dropbox cloud storage. Dropbox gives only 2 GB of free...
View ArticleBug 31059 - encryption_key config entry not generated when upgrading: solution
Problem statementThe following line does not add to koha-conf.xml when upgrading. I noticed it happened when we upgraded to the Koha version to 22.11.7 and higher. It results in the upgrade process...
View ArticleBlood group list using patron attribute types
Patron attributes help define custom fields (e.g. blood group, Course name (BSc, BA) etc.) with patron details.1. Enable Patron Attributes from Global System PreferencesAdministration System...
View ArticleLibrary clearance/Discharge certificate
A library Clearance/Discharge certificate certifies that the user has no holds, no active checkouts, and no outstanding debt. Here are the steps to generate a clearance certificate;1. Enable...
View ArticleNational workshop on Koha
Venue: BCM College, Kottayam, Kerala State-686 001 Online registration Link: https://rzp.io/l/dakf-bcm Target audience: Library Science students and professionals. Intake Capacity: 30 Registration...
View ArticleTechnical Services Overview
This tutorial covers the basics of cataloguing, acquisitions, serials, and the tools for technical services workflows in Koha.
View ArticleDiscover the Koha OPAC
How patrons can intuitively navigate through the Koha OPAC, access their account information, and browse all materials.
View ArticleThe Koha Staff Experience
This webinar covers the basics of the Koha Staff interface and how staff can intuitively navigate the models.
View ArticleByWater Solutions Announces the Open to Everyone Webinar Series
The Koha Staff Experience July 14, 2022In this 30 minute, The Koha Staff Experience, we will cover the basics of the Koha Staff interface and how staff can intuitively navigate through the...
View ArticleInstall MarcEdit on Ubuntu
MARCEdit was originally developed on the .NET development platform for Windows operating system. MARCEdit developers offer a Linux version, it requires a Windows-like environment in Linux. We need to...
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