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KOHA INTEGRATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Koha ILMS

A Unified Platform for Modern Library Management

Koha is a powerful, open-source, web-based Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) designed to bring library resources, users, services and workflows together on a single, flexible platform.

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For Library Staff and PatronsAccess from Any DeviceReliable and Maintainable
Staff Interface ⌕
Search the library catalogue... ⌕
♧Circulation♙Patrons▤Cataloguing▣Acquisitions◫Serials♧Authorities▥Reports⚙Tools
▣Access from Any DeviceDesktop, laptop, tablet or mobile
♣For Staff & PatronsA unified web experience
◆Standards BasedMARC21, Z39.50, OAI-PMH and more
✦Flexible & ExtensibleAdapt to your library needs
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What Is Koha?

Koha is a web-based, open-source Integrated Library Management System that helps libraries efficiently manage, automate and streamline their collections, users and services.

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What Koha Manages

A complete library workflow from acquisition to discovery.

  1. ●Acquisition
  2. ▤Cataloguing
  3. ●Circulation
  4. ◆Serials
  5. ▥Reporting
  6. ⌕Discovery
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Who Uses Koha?

Suitable for libraries of all types and sizes.

  • Academic Libraries
  • Public Libraries
  • School Libraries
  • Research Libraries
  • Special Libraries
  • Consortia & Networks
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Koha at a Glance

Key capabilities that make Koha a flexible library management platform.

▣Web-BasedAccess anytime, anywhere.
⚿Open SourceFreedom, flexibility and community.
▤Standards-BasedMARC21, Z39.50, OAI-PMH and more.
♟Multi-BranchSingle libraries, branches or consortia.
⚙Integrated WorkflowsAcquisition, cataloguing, circulation and reporting.
⌕Search & DiscoveryModern OPAC and powerful searching.
▥Reporting & AnalyticsGuided and SQL-based reporting.
ↄInteroperabilityAPIs, SIP2, NCIP and external systems.
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Platform & Architecture

A modern, open and interoperable architecture.

APIsZ39.50 / SRUOAI-PMHSIP2 / NCIPAuthentication
Users (Librarians, Staff, Patrons)Web Interfaces (Staff Interface, OPAC)Web / Application Layer (Koha)Database + Search (MARC, SQL, Search)Background / Supporting ServicesInfrastructure (On-Premise / Cloud / Hybrid)
Integration
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