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- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Nice application web application and can use also a biometric tools or rfid
Reviewed on 2018/06/18
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I like this apps because this is a online application then installed in the Linux ubunto easy to maintain
Cons
for my past experience only the issue have encounter is to on the setup server but more less i handle it
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Koha the Choice!
Reviewed on 2020/01/30
I have had 8 years experience working with Koha from implementation and role-out now. The...
I have had 8 years experience working with Koha from implementation and role-out now. The experience has been phenomenal and my staff have embraced the flexibility of the software
Pros
Koha has an excellent user interface,
Can be customised to suit the peculiar needs of the institutions.
You can include patron pictures in patron record creation
Provides offline module and back-up of files on daily basis
Cons
Koha requires IT support for updates and maintenance
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MandarinReasons for Choosing Koha ILS
We did not have control over the software and it was expensiveReasons for Switching to Koha ILS
Koha is more user friendly and has all the modules and can be customised to our needs- Industry: Information Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
KOHA LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Reviewed on 2020/01/16
Organizing and circulation of library materials using Koha. This gives the advantage of saving time...
Organizing and circulation of library materials using Koha. This gives the advantage of saving time for the reader and making sure that every material in the library is used.
Pros
Koha has the ability to collect all of the meta data that is required; through the cataloguing function, for easy retrieval of all library materials which includes books, audio visual materials, serials as well as electronic resources. This gives an advantage to library users as well as staff members as they are able to easily locate, retrieve and use the library materials.
Cons
The fact that the software is an open source is the biggest disadvantage, The organization risks losing all of the data to hackers. The software is not user friendly, intensive training is required for one to master all of the functions in the system.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
COHA ILS intergrates all library sections.
Reviewed on 2021/05/04
While upgrading to electronic system, KOHA ILS enabled us to retain fundamental features that are...
While upgrading to electronic system, KOHA ILS enabled us to retain fundamental features that are farmiliar to members of the community library. They include author-title-subject catalogue, reservations and renewing
Pros
I helped a community library to upgrade from a physical system to an electronic one. KOJA ILS enabled us to incorporate all facets of the physical system into separate electronic modules that work together as one ILS.
KOHA ILS' online public access catalogue (OPAC) serves as a platform in which patrons engage the library. Besides search for information, the community members, on their own, reserve books and suggest new Library materials to be acquired.
The acquisition module, on the other hand, enables the technical service department to be efficient in selecting, evaluating, budgeting and ordering resources. COHA ILS alerts staff about arrival of new resources.
Catalogue module assists catalogers to publish accurate records in a time-saving manner. KOHA ILS' is MARC compliant, the community library simply imports bibliographic information of new additions from external databases.
COHA ILS' circulation module provides collaboration between readers service personnel and patrons in order to achieve an efficient, equitable and effective circulation of library resources among the community library users. Checking-in and checking-out tasks are integrated with the OPAC such that borrowers are able to identify which resources are due for return. In addition, automatic alerts remind patrons about overdue resources.
Cons
I notice that sometimes staff with appropriate access rights unscrupulously settle patrons' fines. I wish the system is tighten enough to foil such malpractices
- Industry: Farming
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Koha ILS : a suitable software program for universities, colleges and schools
Reviewed on 2020/01/28
As Postgraduate university of Zimbabwe I find it easier to locate my study material through the use...
As Postgraduate university of Zimbabwe I find it easier to locate my study material through the use of Koha ILS OPAC (online public access catalogue). Koha also makes my research and assignments easier because i quickly get the relevant books, publications and journals. In general, I recommend library staff to use Koha ILS because it is an Integrated Library System (ILS) used to automate library jobs from, searching, inspecting or checking books in and out
Pros
The main advantages of Koha ILS are :Koha facilitates several functional necessities of a library management system. It offers the following acquisition, cataloguing, OPAC (online public access catalogue), circulation, and serial control. With rapid technological changes, Koha Integrated library management systems minimizes expenditure or costs and improve the efficiency of library facilities and functions. Koha implies computerization of the library which helps to reduce workload library staff and results in quick serving of clients and library users through the use of machine-readable cataloging. Koha ILS facilitates easy and quick access to books, journals and other publications and automation helps the library to be more flexible even when there is an increase in demand
Cons
The cons of Koha ILS are training costs because library workers must be trained to know how to use the software. Another disadvantage is that there is no offline access thus there is need for internet to access it.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
Skills and Knowledge
Reviewed on 2020/01/16
Its slow in open and saving files. It has an option to forgive fines that i feel is a weakness of a...
Its slow in open and saving files. It has an option to forgive fines that i feel is a weakness of a software. After some few minutes of loging in , it shuts user of and requires loging in again of which thats an advantage
Pros
Can easily be orientated, user friendly therefore it needs training and practise
Cons
Consistancey you can not reliay on Koha records for i have realised some users coming to complain on notices sent to them but they do not really reflect from their accounts. A customer's account indicates that he or she has an overdue items but do not charge fines
- Industry: Libraries
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Happy Koha User
Reviewed on 2020/01/28
I find Koha to be a more user friendly software which is user-driven.The system can be customized...
I find Koha to be a more user friendly software which is user-driven.The system can be customized or expanded to suit the patrons' needs or institution’s requirements.
Pros
I found Koha to be very flexible and suitable for all types of libraries in all parts of the world. As an open source Integrated Library Management System, Koha can be downloaded and installed by libraries on their own.
Cons
In terms of technical support, Local ICT expertise is required to provide Koha support. In the absence of in-house expertise, an organisation may need to outsource help from a support company or consultancy. However, help is also freely available from the online community of Koha users.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
KOHA ILS
Reviewed on 2018/11/08
The overall experience is wonderful, no regrets at all
The overall experience is wonderful, no regrets at all
Pros
Its user friendliness and the fact that it uses cloud computing for storage, hence eliminating all storage costs. This is a fantastic feature for library management system especially in the digital era.
Cons
There is a lot of fields duplication, which to some extend not necessary.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
koha library software
Reviewed on 2020/01/10
makes access to library books, eresources and ebooks easy to find within the university library and...
makes access to library books, eresources and ebooks easy to find within the university library and has ability to decongest the library because of the easy to use and quick access.
Pros
you can customise it to your library specifications and needs and make adjustments to systems that do not meet your customer needs. the fact that its an open source makes it cheap for the organisation to use.
Cons
you require IT staff in the library to do updates and trouble shooting or you may need to consult outside if library has no IT staff, meaning extra costs.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Research made easy by the use of koha
Reviewed on 2020/01/17
koha is an excellent software and i would recommend it to any library that is serious about helping...
koha is an excellent software and i would recommend it to any library that is serious about helping its students
Pros
I use this software when i was doing my masters at the university of Zimbabwe. One thing about the software is that you can access it from anywhere over the internet. Most importantly is its detailed documentation that help users to learn how it works.
Cons
So for i think this is the best library software i have used but however i think it being an open source software it might be prone to hackers.
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Wrong link
Reviewed on 2015/02/20
The Liblime product is a proprietary fork of the Koha ILS project.
If you're looking for the...
The Liblime product is a proprietary fork of the Koha ILS project.
If you're looking for the Open Source and up-to-date version of Koha, head over to http://koha-community.org
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How To Download Koha ILS
Reviewed on 2015/02/21
I'm really impressive with Koha. This system very good and interesting. I think i want to use this...
I'm really impressive with Koha. This system very good and interesting. I think i want to use this system in the resource centre in my office. So,how i can get it this software?
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Rating Koha ILS
Reviewed on 2014/05/02
So far so good I have used the Koha ILS for over 3 years and it has served me well. I reccomend it...
So far so good I have used the Koha ILS for over 3 years and it has served me well. I reccomend it to any progressive organisation
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Koha ILS Best software in the library management
Reviewed on 2016/01/15
Compare to other library software Kha ILS is best software for other available software in market.
Compare to other library software Kha ILS is best software for other available software in market.
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Koha ILS
Reviewed on 2014/09/19
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