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Data migration (Unicode) from Excel to koha
1. Save As the Excel file, 'Unicode' format.2. Download and install EditPlus software.3. Open the file using EditPlus4. Save the file format as utf-8.5. Use MARCEdit 'Delimited Text translator'to...
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Google Analytics with Koha
Many ways a library can track Koha OPAC usage. One method is that use any web analytics software like Matamo. Another method is that use any web analytics service like Google Analytics. Google...
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Manage collections using Authorized values
Collection management is easy and very convenient with Authorized values feature with Koha. Libraries need to generate collections wise report of records. For example, an engineering college requires...
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Enable IntranetCatalogSearchPulldown menu
IntranetCatalogSearchPulldown gives an advanced search facility along with the universal search box in staff client. This feature is convenient for Koha users to do an extended search without visiting...
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Display of Amazon cover images
Koha offer book covers display from various enhanced content services (e.g. Amazon, Google). Book covers can display on staff client and OPAC of Koha. Amazon website offer more comprehensive details...
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Show nothing when cover images are not found
No cover image plate reduce the beauty of OPAC. We can hide it using JQuery. Goto Administration › System preferences Search OPACUserJSCopy and paste the following script into the...
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Display barcode on OPAC Normal view
I tried this feature on Koha version 18.11.x.Goto Koha > Administration > Additional Parameters > Configure columns > OPAC > Item_barcodeUncheck it and Save. Information courtesy:...
View ArticleInstall MariaDB 10.4 on Debian 9 (Stretch)
Debian 9 (Stretch) install MariaDB 10.1 from it's repository. Its possible to install latest version of MariaDB on Debian 9 to get good database performance. Here is the method to install MariaDB 10.4...
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Hardware selection for Koha installation
Library professionals need to acquire background knowledge on hardware selection before the installation/upgrade Koha ILS. Consider budget, the number of records and number of users handles by Koha...
View ArticleAccession Register report
Koha version: 19.05.3Module: CataloguePurpose: Accession register with joined Title and subtitle, Authors and EditorsSELECT items.barcode,items.itemcallnumber,CONCAT_WS('',biblio.author,';...
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Data migration: importing of check-out entries from an old version of Koha
Restoration of an old version of a corrupted database to the latest version of Koha is a challenging task. Data migration from a running instance of an old version of Koha is comparatively easy....
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Data migration: bulk check-in
Bulk check-in using .koc (Koha Offline Circulation) file is easy to use the method. It is helpful while Koha trial runs for data migration from the old version of Koha or other software. This method...
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Add library location on OPAC using Google map
The location of the institute/library can be embed on OPAC interface. Users strange to the campus can find the location of the library using Google Maps app in mobile. Follow the steps below to add the...
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How do change timezone
Many occasions the timezone of the Debian/Ubuntu maybe not be correct. Incorrect timezone might be happening at the time of Linux installation. It affects the due date setting and fine calculation with...
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Stay on with a Koha version
Koha releases a new version every six months (May and November). The current version is called stable and previous version is called oldstable. The code names stable or oldstable should be mention in...
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Manage bound volumes
Koha can handle bound volumes of periodicals. Users can know the availability of bound volumes of periodicals along with latest and previous issues.First, create an item type for bound...
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Serials management
Serials module assist in managing subscription of journals, magazines, newspapers etc. Serials module is helpful to inventory and tracks periodicals. Library users can quickly know the availability of...
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Attach items into a single record
Items with discrete records are not convenient for users to find documents through OPAC. Koha users can attach items with separate Biblio into a single record. Here are the steps to attach items with...
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DBIx::Class::Storage::DBI::catch (): DBI Connection failed
Many Koha users have reported following error when login for post installation configuration.Software error: DBIx::Class::Storage::DBI::catch (): DBI Connection failed: Access denied for user...
View ArticleUpgrade/migration from a very old version of Koha
Libraries stick on with old versions of Koha facing difficulties while trying to upgrade to the new version. Upgrading from very old versions to the latest version may result in data loss. Koha stops...
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