Koha Presentation

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Presentation areas

1. Introduction

2. Our Understanding of the Project

3. Our Solution

4. Why Koha

5. Project Management - Development Process

6. Techniques and Technologies employed

7. Interfaces

8. Questions/Answers


Introduction

• We specialize on professional open source solution for small and midsize enterprises. This, mainly because of their flexibility and high level security. Wahandisi has the tools to help you get started; technical expertise, knowledge, and a desire to make sure that the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) project is successful

• ILMS - “an automated library system that is capable of managing the operations of more than one basic library functions” UNESCO.


Our Understanding of the Project

•That the client is looking to implement an integrated Web Based Library Management System, capable of: •supporting an online public access

catalog (OPAC), cataloging, circulation, serial control, budget control, acquisition, stock taking and reporting.

•supporting the import/export of files in MARC format, and run over Microsoft Windows operating systems.


Our Solution• Free/Open Source software is a computer

software whose source code is available under a license that permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified form. It is often developed in a public, collaborative manner. (Wikipedia)

• Free/Open Source ILMS• Avanthi Circulation System

• Emilda

• FireFly

• Koha

• PhpMylibrary

• OpenBiblio

• WEBLIS

• OpenILS

• PhpMyBibli

• GNUTECA

• PMB

• NewGenLib


Why Koha• Full-featured ILS. In use worldwide in libraries of

all sizes, Koha is a true enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality. Koha includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, +++

• Dual Database Design. Koha uses a dual database design that utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types (text-based and RDBMS). This design feature ensures that Koha is scalable enough to meet the transaction load of any library, no matter what the size.

• Library Standards Compliant. Koha is built using library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing workflows and tools.


Cont…

• Web-based Interfaces. Koha's OPAC, circ, management and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies--XHTML, CSS and Javascript--making Koha a truly platform-independent solution

• Free / Open Source. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL).

• No Vendor Lock-in. It is an important part of the open-source promise that there is no vendor lock-in: libraries are free to install and use Koha themselves if the have the in-house expertise or to purchase support or development services from the best available source.


Its Features

• Windows based • web-based OPAC, • circulation and management interfaces, • MARC21support• We can full integrate it into your website.• Simple, clear search interface for all users.• Reservations& Renewals,• E-mail Overdue Notifications. • Virtual Shelves• Koha is multi-tasking and enables updates

of circulation, cataloguing and issues to occur simultaneously. etc


Financials

• Cost of commercial software's is very high• Commercial developers do not reveal the source

code


Financials

Name Approximate Price

Libsuite Ksh. 450,000

LibSys Ksh. 450,000

SOUL (Single Station) Ksh. 50,000

Alice for WINDOWS Ksh. 350,000


Project Management - Development Process

Wahandisi has a pre-defined methodology of their software development strategy which has been used successfully on previous occasions. • Identification: Identify different users and their tasks/needs.• Requirements: Determine the tasks and users the design will

support• Design: Database design representation & dialog sequences on

these tasks • Development: Coding and Installation of modules/components• Walkthrough Evaluations/Quality Assuarance: Go through

these tasks to test the interface on the basis of the design model used.

• Document action steps • Drive to completion


Techniques and Technologiesemployed

Perl Script

MySQL Database

ServerLibrary

Network

Windows Clients

Windows


Interfaces


Contact Information• Ken Odhiambo• Wahandisi Web Solutions• P. O Box 35422 – 00200• Nairobi• http://www.wahandisi.com • [email protected] • Mobile: 0733-999-235• 0722-278934

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