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Application of the Patron Module in Koha Software for Library User Database Management System


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1 Bijoy Krishna Girls’ College, 5/3 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Howrah − 711101, West Bengal, India
2 Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court at Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri − 735131, West Bengal, India
     

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The use of information and technology has introduced modernism and automation to many aspects of library work and has eased the workload of library professionals. The management of library users and the providing of their effective library services are crucial components of the library system. When a new visitor first arrives at the library, he or she must first become a library member in order to use the library. Currently, the entire process of the library’s membership system is done using the patron module of Koha software. In the present study, all the features of patron module in Koha have been highlighted so that the library staff can perform patron management work quickly. As a result, this study is helpful for library and information professionals to improve their technical skills and expertise while dealing with library users.

Keywords

Koha, Library User, Open Source Software, Patron Management, SQL Reports.
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About The Authors

Subho Ghosh
Bijoy Krishna Girls’ College, 5/3 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Howrah − 711101, West Bengal
India

Sujan Saha
Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court at Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri − 735131, West Bengal
India


Notifications

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Authors

Subho Ghosh
Bijoy Krishna Girls’ College, 5/3 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Howrah − 711101, West Bengal, India
Sujan Saha
Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court at Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri − 735131, West Bengal, India

Abstract


The use of information and technology has introduced modernism and automation to many aspects of library work and has eased the workload of library professionals. The management of library users and the providing of their effective library services are crucial components of the library system. When a new visitor first arrives at the library, he or she must first become a library member in order to use the library. Currently, the entire process of the library’s membership system is done using the patron module of Koha software. In the present study, all the features of patron module in Koha have been highlighted so that the library staff can perform patron management work quickly. As a result, this study is helpful for library and information professionals to improve their technical skills and expertise while dealing with library users.

Keywords


Koha, Library User, Open Source Software, Patron Management, SQL Reports.

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