Koha Integrated Library Management System

The National Library of Jamaica

Purpose of Presentation

Presentation Road Map

Koha

Introduction

&

Features

Koha

Modules What NLJ

will Offer

Koha Introduction

Koha is a full featured integrated library management system that was developed by individuals and organizations around the globe.

Introduction Overview

It is designed to manage physical collections of items (books, audio visual materials, maps, etc.)

The user interface is very configurable and adaptable.

It has an OPAC interface, cataloguing, acquisition and circulation modules.

Koha Features Overview

Web based OPAC

Keyword and advance search

Virtual shelf browser

Personalized patron experience

Circulation system

Check in and out with barcode scanner

Transfer materials between branches

Koha Features Overview

Upload patrons in bulk

Run reports on circulation custom to your library

Batch uploading

Built in Z39.50 search engine

Generate and search reports

Koha Features Overview

Add budget and funds

Keep track of all vendor information

Track order status

Accept purchase suggestion from patrons

Create subscription with full prediction pattern

Koha Modules

Koha Modules

OPAC

Patron

Cataloguing

Reporting

Circulation

Acquisitions

Serials

What NLJ will offer

Distribution

Hosted- Software as a Service (SaaS) model

Non – hosted – in-house installation

NLJ will provide….(Hosted)

Record conversion

Configuration

Training

Web access to OPAC

Major release upgrades

Security upgrades

Backup

Help Desk

NLJ will provide….(Non-Hosted)

In house installation

Customization / configuration

Record conversion

Training

Help Desk

How much will it cost?

Implementation (hosted)

Levels

Number of records

Proposed

Pricing

1 1 - 4999 US$750

2 5000 - 9999 US$1000

3 10000 - 19999 US$1250

4 over 20000 US$1500

Note: Prices include customization/configuration & training

How much will it cost?

Implementation (Non-hosted)

Levels

Number of records

Proposed Pricing

1 1 - 4999 US$750

2 5000 - 9999 US$1000

3 10000 - 20000 US$1250

4 over 20000 US$1500

Note: Customization/Configuration & training at additional cost

Period Government Libraries

Academic

Year 1 NLJ NLJ

Year 2 US$350 US$500

Annual Subscription (proposed)

Preparation

Establish & document requirements

MARC / RDA Training

http://www.marcofquality.com/

https://www.oclc.org/support/training.en.html

Inventory & weeding

Acquire supported peripherals (barcode scanners and printers)

Questions

For Listening