Maintain and Modify By:

Sahar Aftab (1253) and Mehboob Nazim (1085)

Implementation of Automated Library Management System in the IQRA University Islamabad Campus

using KOHA Open Source Software

Central Library

We want to implement a powerful and flexible integrated library system,

Supporting the academic, research and administrative needs of all academic members including students & faculty.

Here we are discussing about the KOHA, which is an open source software.

KOHA has the capability to improve the quality, speed & effectiveness.

In one word, I want to develop a system which will provide a barrier-free, timely access to the information resource of the IQRA University Islamabad Campus.

Introduction

What does Open Source mean?

The term “open source” refers to software that is: Free

original source code available

It can be modify according to Our Uses`s.

Open source software may be free, a developer or distributor may charge for services, including special programming, installation, training, and technical support.

What is KOHA?KOHA is an open source project.

Its source code is open.

KOHA is known as the most powerful ILS of the world of Information & Library system.

KOHA is full featured and web based interface.

Developed initially in New Zealand by Katipo Communications with Horowhenua Library Trust.

KOHA User`s in Pakistan. http://lrc.umt.edu.pk/ UMT, Lahore

http://library.uos.edu.pk/ (UOS), Sargodha

http://library.hands.org.pk/ HANDS, Karachi

http://opac.iiui.edu.pk:/ IIU, Islamabad  PIMS Library, Islamabad

http://opac.pu.edu.pk/ Punjab University

http://opac.library.uol.edu.pk/ University of Lahore

http://111.68.99.21:8080/index.jsp Bahria University Library

KOHA Feature A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).

OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix, Mac.

Web based. Web-based Interfaces. We can integrate with website.

Customizable web based OPAC

Online reservation.

Full catalogue, circulation, library stock management.

Major industry-standard database type (text, RDBMS), SQL,MYSQL.

KOHA System Architecture: KOHA is based on a client-server architecture.

Network Server: KOHA can be installed on a server running Linux, Unix, Mac. The recommended operating system is stable version of Debian Linux, although KOHA can run on any modern operating system.

Client Workstations: KOHA requires only a web browser on the workstation (a graphical browser, or even a text browser for the OPAC). Koha thus functions on PCs running Windows, PCs running Linux, Macs, or even UNIX workstations.

Koha runs over any TCP-IP network.

Modules Covered Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Patron Management

Cataloguing

Circulations

Serials

Acquisitions

Reports

Server operating system:

Linux, Ubuntu or any other Unix.

Web server: Apache, PHP my admin,

Programming language: Perl.

Database: MySQL.

Integrated Library software: Koha 3.14

When working in the Koha staff client it is strongly recommended that you use the Firefox browser.

Koha's staff client is not supported in Internet Explorer and has not yet been fully optimized for Google Chrome.

KOHA Client Software:KOHA Server

Software:

Skill Requirements To Operate System:

Koha's interfaces are designed with usability in mind and are extremely user friendly.

Staff and patrons with only basic computer skills have quickly learned to use the system efficiently.

The cataloging module requires an understanding of cataloging practices such as MARC (Machine-Readable Bibliographic Records Catalog ) retrieval tools, how to add holdings information, etc.

Administrators should know operating system (Linux, Ubuntu etc.)for maintenance, some knowledge of cataloging in setting up the system preferences.

KOHA BASIC ER Diagram:

Screen Shots

OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)Place HoldCheck InCheck OutPatron categoryPatron Management

DATA in KOHA

Total Books Records: 100

Patrons Category: 3

Category Names: Librarian, Staff, Student

PATRONS IN KOHA

 

Sr.no Patron Category Patron Name Patron ID

IQUIC_LIB

1 LIB mehboob 5001

IQUIC_STD

2 IQUIC_STD asad 2001

3 IQUIC_STD naveed 2002

4 IQUIC_STD usman 2003

5 IQUIC_STD murtiza 2004

IQUIC_STF

6 IQUIC_STF) inam 1001

7 IQUIC_STF) zahoor 1002

OPAC VIEW(IP ADDRESS)

Enter Book name for Search

Login Area/ Student/ staff/ETC

Link Area/ Informatics Area Main Body area/ delivered any info

Book Search in OPACEnter book key word or name

2. Click on Place a Hold

1. Select From here

Login for Place A Hold

User name and password given from Admin/Librarian/Staff

Mehboob / name and 201 is card number

Confirm for Place A Hold

Confirm for Place A HoldUser Panel

See the Details about our record

Circulation Process

Admin Panel

Circulation Process2. Enter student card

Number1. Click on Check Out

Circulation ProcessEnter the barcode Number

Circulation ProcessConfirmation for check Out

Circulation Process

Circulation ProcessStatus Confirmed

Circulation ProcessCheck In Process

1. Click on Check In 2. Enter the Barcode

Circulation ProcessStatus Show

Status Show after Check In

Circulation Process

Patron Management Process

Admin PanelPatron Category

Patron Category

Patron Management Processc

Patron Category

Patron Management Process

Click Here for new

Showing the Record As already

Patron Management Process

Entering the bio data / related to

Patron Management Process

Category Status

New Category Show

Patron Management ProcessNew Patron

Category Show

Patron Management Process

Add the patron information and the expiry date and login user name and password

Upload image

See the details as user

Edit Options

Patron Management ProcessPatron Info

Patron Management ProcessCirculation History

Catalogue Entry

Catalogue Entry

Reports:

1. Click Here2. Click Here

Reports:

3. Click Here

Reports:

4. Select Here

5. Select Here

Reports:

6. Get the Report

Reports:

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