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Implementation of KOHA Integrated Library Management System in Wollega University Main Library, Nekemte, Ethiopia: A Study


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KOHA is widely used library automation software in the world with provisions for all library operations. This paper examines the implementation of Koha in Wollega University Library the challenges faced in the implementation of Koha and provides solutions to some of the challenges faced. This paper aims to elaborate the method of installation of KohaKoha, steps for data migration from Excel to KOHA and upgrading process of KOHA version from 17.05 to 19.05.05. This is a case study conducted at Wollega University, Nekemte. The paper identifies several issues concerning data migration within a local scenario and elaborates how Koha software installed and customised for university needs. The lesson learnt and the experience gained would help in similar exercises elsewhere.

Keywords

Data Migration, KOHA, Koha Customisation, Library Automation.
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Niranjana Kantappa
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region
Ethiopia

Tolessa Desta
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region
Ethiopia

M. Paul
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region
Ethiopia

N. Vijaya Kumar
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region
Ethiopia


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Authors

Niranjana Kantappa
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Tolessa Desta
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
M. Paul
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
N. Vijaya Kumar
Department of Information Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Abstract


KOHA is widely used library automation software in the world with provisions for all library operations. This paper examines the implementation of Koha in Wollega University Library the challenges faced in the implementation of Koha and provides solutions to some of the challenges faced. This paper aims to elaborate the method of installation of KohaKoha, steps for data migration from Excel to KOHA and upgrading process of KOHA version from 17.05 to 19.05.05. This is a case study conducted at Wollega University, Nekemte. The paper identifies several issues concerning data migration within a local scenario and elaborates how Koha software installed and customised for university needs. The lesson learnt and the experience gained would help in similar exercises elsewhere.

Keywords


Data Migration, KOHA, Koha Customisation, Library Automation.

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