Koha LMS is one of the most widely used open-source library management systems in the world. It helps libraries manage cataloging, circulation, users, reports, and overall library operations efficiently.
In this category, you’ll learn how to install Koha, configure it, manage records, handle circulation, and solve common issues. It is especially useful for librarians and students who want hands-on knowledge of professional library software.
Installing Koha gives you the basic software, database, staff interface, and OPAC. However, a new installation is not ready for daily library work. You must first configure Koha according to your library’s structure, membership types, collections, and circulation policies. The…
Koha is powerful, but small configuration problems can stop important library work. A search may show no results. The OPAC may stop loading. Emails may stay in the queue. Staff may be unable to log in. These issues can feel…
Koha ILS can send useful emails to patrons and staff, but the setup can feel confusing for beginners. A library may configure SMTP correctly and still not receive notices because system preferences, notices, patron messaging preferences, or cron jobs are…
Koha backup is not only a technical task. It is the safety plan for your library system. Koha stores important library data, including catalogue records, item barcodes, patron records, checkouts, holds, fines, notices, reports, staff permissions, and system settings. If…
How to Make Koha Available in Network in 2026 Learn how to make Koha available in network so library staff can open the Koha staff client and OPAC from other computers using a local IP address, static IP setup, and…
Learn how to export MARC records into a clean Excel spreadsheet using MarcEdit, choose the right fields, avoid common mistakes, and keep your data easy to review. Quick answer: If you want to convert MARC files into Excel, the easiest…
Installing a library management system can feel intimidating, but with Koha 25.11 and a simple bash script, you can set up a secure, fully functional system on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu 25 in minutes. This guide is designed to…
Installing Koha for the first time can look difficult. You need to work with Ubuntu, Apache, MariaDB, domain names, and several Koha commands. However, the process becomes much easier when you complete one step at a time. In this guide,…
Introduction Managing a modern library involves much more than keeping records of books. Librarians have to handle cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, serials, memberships, reports, searches, and many other daily activities. When these tasks are managed manually or through separate systems, maintaining…
Installing Koha on Ubuntu can feel difficult if you are new to Linux, library automation, or server setup. Many librarians, students, and library science professionals want to learn Koha, but the technical installation steps can become confusing. This Koha Live…
