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Title: Koha 3 Library Management System : Install, Configure, and Maintain Your Koha Installation with This Easy-to-follow Guide
Description: Install, configure, and maintain your Koha installation with this easy-to-follow guideKey FeaturesA self-sufficient guide to installing and configuring KohaTake control of your libraries with Koha library management systemGet a clear understanding of software maintenance, customization, and other advanced topics such as LDAP and InternationalizationWritten in a style that applies to all Linux flavors and Koha versionsBook DescriptionKoha is the first full-featured open source library management system that is widely used for efficiently managing libraries. However, setting up and maintaining Koha is no walk in the park. It is not as straightforward as setting up the other popular LAMP applications.This practical guide provides all the essential information that is needed to make the task of installing and configuring Koha really seem simple and easy. It demonstrates how to set up Koha and its various aspects – installation, configuration, application administration, and data migration. It also covers troubleshooting, software maintenance, software customization, and other advanced topics.The book starts with installing and configuring the LAMP stack and the Koha application to meet your needs. It then goes deeper into setting up various rules and configuring settings for Koha. It also covers data migration of catalog records, software maintenance, and customization of the application. Chapters are also dedicated to providing an insight into advanced topics such as LDAP integration and Internationalization. Filled with numerous code samples and screenshots, this book will tour you through setting up Koha for evaluation or test purposes. It also includes loads of tips for troubleshooting and maintenance activities. By the end of this book, you will have gained the knowledge to get the most out of your Koha installation.What you will learnSet up and configure Koha as per your needs and requirementsInstall, configure, and test drive the Zebra Search Engine to improve the searching capabilities of your Koha applicationConfigure the Cataloging module to make finding and evaluating items in a library amazingly simple for patronsMigrate catalog data from other systems into KohaConfigure the circulation module by mapping your library s policies to rules and preferences in KohaCustomize the look of the public interface for users by configuring the OPACTons of pointers for troubleshooting common problems that arise with your Koha installationMany tips on software maintenance to make sure that your application is updated with the latest changesBeef up your knowledge of advanced topics such as LDAP integration and InternationalizationSet up your Koha server as a Z39.50 server to share your catalog with the outside worldCustomize your software and share it with the communityWho this book is forThis book is aimed at Linux system administrators who need to install and maintain Koha. If you are a system administrator who wants to set up an open source integrated library system, then this book is for you. It will also be useful for system administrators who require help with specific aspects of implementing Koha.
Authors: Savitra Sirohi, Amit Gupta
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