mlis 7505 final project submit
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- 1.The Evolution of Integrated Library Systems:
2. An Analysis of Evergreen and Koha
3. 4. kohais the first open sourceintegrated library system
(ILS).
Created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the HorowhenuaLibrary
Trust in New Zealand, the first installation went live in January
2000.
5. Acquisitions
Serials
Cataloging
Online Catalog
Circulation
Collection Management
6 Key Library Functions
6. Koha is arguably the best integrated library system available
and it continues to evolve, offering users more features and
capabilities. Even though it was developed over ten years ago,
recent blog posts indicate the significance and relevance of this
software.
7. The first Koha Librarian Honoured today
June 7th, 2010 by Chris Cormack
Every year in New Zealand on the Queens Birthday weekend, New
Zealanders who have provided service to the community are honoured.
In this years honours list Rosalie Blake, who was the head
librarian at Horowhenua Library Trust when Koha was written, was
honoured with a QSM (Queens Service Medal). Rosalie Helen Blake,
Levin, for services to the library profession
Im sure the whole Koha community will congratulate her on a well
deserved award.
Recent blog post:
8. In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing
community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology
goals. Kohas feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the
needs of its user base.
9.
- Dual database design
10. Library standards compliant 11. Web-based interfaces 12.
Free/Open Source 13. No Vendor Lock-inFeatures
http://koha.org/about/features
14. Pay for Support
Several companies around the world support Koha and are happy to
provide libraries with the full array of services including
installation, migration assistance, data integrity testing, staff
training, software maintenance, and development of new features. To
learn more about what services are available visit the 'Pay for
Support' page at http://koha.org/support.
Support Options
15. Of course, if a library has the in-house expertise to manage an
ILS, they may wish to support Koha themselves. There is a wealth of
information, documentation and community resources available,
including:
Free Support
16. A Documentation Center
A Koha Wiki
Live Chat
Free Demos
To learn more about the available community and development
resources visit theFree Support page at
http://koha.org/support.
Free Support Options
17. Free Demo
18. The recent downturn in the economy and continuing recession has
forced the major industry players in library automation to compete
aggressively.These companies must distinguish themselves by
providing products and services that are innovative and
sustainable.Koha continues to find adoption by public and smaller
academic libraries in the United States and Canada. Considering all
of the features available, the extensive user base and support
options available, user friendly, and there are PC and Mac versions
available, Koha is the integrated library system of choice.
Conclusion