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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 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…
Introduction In the world of academia and research, citations are the lifeblood of credibility and integrity. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or an academic, properly citing your sources is crucial. This is where a citation generator can be your…
Creating a barcode for one item is easy. Creating hundreds of them one at a time is not. If you have a list of product codes, SKUs, inventory numbers, asset IDs, or other labels, generating each barcode separately can take…
