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Current Technologies Implemented Free Open Source Systems (FOSS)

What is Free Open Source Software

Free Open-source software (OSS) is computer software for which the source code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a software license that meets the Open Source Definition or that is in the public domain. This permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified forms. It is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner.

Popular FOSS Applications

Web Browsers: Firefox, Google ChromeOffice Apps OpenOffice, LibreOfficeLinux KernelApache Web ServerMySQL Database ServerPHP, PerlSquid Proxy Server

NLP Uses FOSS Deployed 100% Free Open Sources Systems

Systems Used As

Koha ILS Integrated Library System

KTree Document Management System

Apache Web Server

MySQL Database Server

Drupal Content Management System

DNS, dnsmasq Domain Name Servers

Vyatta / Untangle Open-Source Networking / UTM

Fedora / Linux Mint / Centos / Debian

Server / Desktop Operating System

Squid / Varnish Proxy / Web Accelerator

OJS / OCS Open Journal System / Open Conference System

TClock Time Clock

Gimp GNU Image Manipulation Program

WHAT IS ● is the first open-source integrated library system (ILS)● first free open source software library automation package● was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the

Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand.● First installation went live in January of 2000.● Its development is steered by a growing community of users

collaborating to achieve their technology goals for the library.

• Koha is a Maori word meaning “a gift”.Maori is the native or indigenous people of New Zealand and

also one of the official languages of New Zealand, English being the other.

BASIC FEATURES OF KOHA

● an online public access catalogue (OPAC) of the library's holdings;

● a database of library users/members;● issuing books to borrowers and returning books to the

collection;● borrower requests for library items;

WHY USE KOHA?

1. Full-featured ILS● In use worldwide in libraries of all sizes● Is a true enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive

functionality including basic or advanced options.● includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions,

serials, reserves,patron management, branch relationships, and more...

WHY USE KOHA? Cont.1

2. Dual Database Design● Utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard

database types [text-based and RDBMS] ●Databases used MySQL, PostgreSQL3. Library Standards Compliant

● Is built using library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha ILS and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing workflows and tools.uses MARC21, Z39.50 transport protocol, SIP1/SIP2 protocol

● MARC, MAchine-Readable Cataloging, is a data format and set of related standards used by libraries to encode and share information about books and other material they collect.

WHY USE KOHA? Cont.2

4. Web-based Interfaces● Interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide

Web technologies–XHTML, CSS and Javascript–making Koha a truly platform- independent solution.5. Free / Open Source

● Distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL)6. 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

What are the benefits of Koha● Easy access to information for library staff and users due to effective

searching and issuing of items.● Automation of alerts to remind patrons and staff about, for example,

overdue items or arrival of new items.● Reduced time of processing of library items, due to MARC and z39.50

compatibility. ● Online supervision becomes possible, reducing the line management

responsibilities of senior staff.● Library management becomes easier through automated collection of

data.● Through the acquisition module budgets can be more effectively

managed.● Koha brings together library users and staff, as both can see various

aspects of the system and can work together more effectively to achieve each user's goals.

Koha Servers at NLP Internal Koha Servers

● Cataloging● Circulation ● Copyright ● IPS (Information Processing Server)● Public Libraries● Koha 3.4.1 (internal testing & development)

Publicly available Koha servers● koha.nlp.gov.ph● kulturalink.nlp.gov.ph

Koha Servers @ NLP

Library Catalog Search

Open Public Access Catalog Search

Acquisition Module

Authority List

Catalog Module

Report Module

Cataloging / Librarian Interface

Koha Installation Statistics for IT Division of NLP

Type of Library Deployed Installed SUC, Govt Agencies, Academic & Others

Total Lib with Koha

City 42 9 51

Congressional 2 1 3

Municipal 182 1 183

Provincial 20 2 22

Regional 1 0 1

Total 247 14 32 293

Full list of Koha Installations http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/KohaUsers/SoutheastAsia

Koha Installation Stats for other agenciesGovernment Agency using Koha ILS

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Office Main Library

National Historical Commision of the Philippines (NHCP)

Local Governance Resource Center, Local Government Academy (LGRC-LGA-DILG)

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office Library

Department of Budget and Management Library (DBM)

Department Of Labor and Employment Library (DOLE)

Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)

Koha Installation Stats for Academe

State Universities and CollegesPhilippine Normal University (PNU), Manila

CARES (Seminary), Baguio City

La Salle Antipolo (Rizal) Southville International SchoolDon Mariano Marcos State Universtity, San Fernando Campus (La Union)

Riverside College, Bacolod City

Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (Pasay City)

University of Rizal System, College Libraries

Notre Dame of Greater Manila Technological Institute Philippines

Bulacan State University, College Libraries (Malolos)

Polytechnic University of the Philippines Main Library

Taguig City University Library ICCT, Cainta Rizal

Eastern Samar State University Library Mindanao State University - Marawi

Catholic Major Seminary- Myanmar

Vibal Foundation

Map of Public Libraries Koha recipients2009-2012

Koha Possibile Project● Digital Library Extension● Electronic Resources management● e-Legislative Agenda Information System (pilot

project Cavite Provincial Library Resolutions, upcoming Quezon Province)

What are we doing?● Koha ILS Installation● Training on Koha / FOSS● Training on Library Technologies● Migration of Data● Data Conversion to MARC21

What can we DO TOGETHER?

● Improve library services with proven technologies

● Training on Koha ILS or FOSS for libraries● Educate and disseminate information

about FOSS

Nicole Engard, Director of Open Source Education at ByWater Solutionsweb.nlp.gov.ph Official Website of National Library of the Philippines

ITD deploys 247 Koha servers http://web.nlp.gov.ph/nlp/?q=node/2300

2011 National Conference and Training for Librarians http://web.nlp.gov.ph/nlp/?q=node/2550

Koha FOSS ILS http://www.eifl.net/koha-foss-integrated-library-system

Information Sources

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Ryan TerrenalRTerrenal@nlp.gov.ph

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