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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 DSpace for the first time can feel heavier than it should. That usually happens because beginners expect one installer, one login page, and one clean finish. DSpace 9.x does not work like that. It is split into a Java…
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…
Hey fellow librarians and catalogers! If you’ve opened a new Library of Congress record in the past few weeks and thought, “Wait… this looks a little different,” you’re not imagining it. On March 24, 2026, the Library of Congress quietly…
Have you ever dreamed of having a library that could think, learn, and assist you like a human librarian does? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making that dream a reality. AI is changing the way libraries are run — from handling…
Introduction Are you ready to unlock the power of DSpace 7.x on your Windows 10 system? Then this is the end of your search! This guide will take you step by step through the installation process from backend to frontend…
Installing Koha, the open-source integrated library system, can be challenging for libraries looking for a stable, secure, and fully functional setup. This guide provides a step-by-step, production-ready installation process for Koha 25.11 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu 25, including…
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…
