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Basavaraj Talikoti

Independent Koha & Library Automation Consultant

Library automation professional with extensive experience in Koha, open-source library technologies, data migration, technical support, training, and library workflow improvement.

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Basavaraj Talikoti

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Experience Across Library Automation & Technology.

I am an Independent Koha & Library Automation Consultant with experience across library automation, Koha administration, data migration, data quality, technical support, training, workflow improvement, and open-source library technology.

My work combines library-domain experience with technical knowledge to help teams understand, implement, configure, maintain, and use Koha effectively.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A career across library systems, training and automation.

01

2026 – Present · Independent Consultant & Resource Person

Provides online technical consultancy, system auditing and data migration strategies for libraries and academic institutions.

Delivers migration processes with attention to data cleaning, validation and post-migration support.

02

2007 – 2020 · Assistant Library & Information Officer

Supervised library automation, digital workflows and daily Koha administration.

Managed institutional data curation, system maintenance and user support.

03

2007 – 2014 · Expert Faculty / Trainer & Resource Person

Served as subject matter expert and guest faculty for library automation, Koha and open-source technology training programs.

Delivered specialized training for institutions including DELNET, NISCAIR, IGNOU and Chitkara University.

04

1989 – 2006 · Library & Information Specialist

Worked on library automation transitions and database development, building functional expertise in CDS/ISIS, WINISIS and MARC-related workflows.

KOHA EXPERTISE

Practical expertise across library systems and workflows.

Koha Administration

Practical experience with Koha configuration, administration, maintenance, and operational support.

Library Workflow Automation

Connect library procedures with useful automation across staff and service workflows.

Data Migration & Validation

Support data assessment, cleaning, mapping, validation, and post-migration checks.

Cataloguing & MARC Workflows

Work with structured bibliographic data, cataloguing practice, and MARC-related workflows.

Reporting & Data Analysis

Use library data and reporting workflows to support operational understanding.

Staff Training & Technical Support

Provide practical, role-based guidance for library teams and administrators.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY

Tools and technologies used in library automation work.

Koha ILSMARC21 & CatalogingCDS/ISISWINISISDSpaceLinuxSQL / MySQLWindows ServerPerl ScriptingHTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript

PROFESSIONAL APPROACH

Practical Library Technology Approach.

  1. 01Understand the Library WorkflowStart with how people, data, and services work in practice.
  2. 02Assess the Existing SystemReview current tools, infrastructure, data, and constraints.
  3. 03Protect Data QualityKeep migration, records, and operational changes dependable.
  4. 04Use Appropriate TechnologyChoose a proportionate and maintainable technical approach.
  5. 05Support Staff AdoptionMake workflows understandable and usable for library teams.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Experience grounded in library practice.

Long-Term Library Automation Experience

Experience across automation transitions, systems, data, and daily library operations.

Koha Administration

Practical knowledge of Koha administration, maintenance, and staff support.

Data Migration & Validation

Attention to source data, mapping, cleaning, validation, and post-migration checks.

Training & Resource-Person Work

Experience delivering training and sharing practical library technology knowledge.

Open-Source Library Technology

Work across open-source tools and library technology environments.

Practical Technical Support

Direct assistance with workflows, troubleshooting, and operational improvement.

CURRENT CONSULTING ROLE

Independent Koha & Library Automation Consultant.

The combination of library-domain experience and technical knowledge supports practical assistance with Koha, data, workflows, training, and library automation requirements.

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HOW I CAN HELP YOUR LIBRARY

Connect your requirement with the right professional support.

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If your library is planning a Koha implementation, migration, customization, integration, training programme, or operational review, we can discuss the requirements and identify a practical approach.

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