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Implementation of Koha in Managing the E-Resources of the Library


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1 Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi – 110016, New Delhi, India
2 Informatics Publishing Ltd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru – 560004, Karnataka, India
     

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In the digital era, libraries have been acquiring and subscribing to various types of digital resources. Each e-resource possesses distinct formats and search requirements, offers multiple access and authentication methods, and involves complex licensing agreements. Therefore, effectively managing these diverse e-resources necessitates a system that simplifies the processes of acquisition, access, and organization. An Electronic Resource Management System (ERMS) presents a potential solution for centralizing these operations. Numerous open-source and commercial ERMS solutions are available and utilized in libraries worldwide. Nevertheless, numerous studies have revealed that libraries face financial constraints as well as limitations in terms of ICT infrastructure. An ideal solution should be both cost-effective and require minimal ICT infrastructure. Koha is one such software that has gained popularity in library automation, making it a viable option for managing e-resources. This study explores the implementation of Koha 22.11 for managing a library’s e-resources. The study aims to investigate existing features and functionalities of Koha in the context of libraries.

Keywords

E-Resources, Electronic Resource Management System, ERMS, IIT Delhi, Koha, Open Source.
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Mohit Garg
Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi – 110016, New Delhi
India

Nabi Hasan
Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi – 110016, New Delhi
India

Amit Gupta
Informatics Publishing Ltd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru – 560004, Karnataka
India


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Authors

Mohit Garg
Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi – 110016, New Delhi, India
Nabi Hasan
Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi – 110016, New Delhi, India
Amit Gupta
Informatics Publishing Ltd, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru – 560004, Karnataka, India

Abstract


In the digital era, libraries have been acquiring and subscribing to various types of digital resources. Each e-resource possesses distinct formats and search requirements, offers multiple access and authentication methods, and involves complex licensing agreements. Therefore, effectively managing these diverse e-resources necessitates a system that simplifies the processes of acquisition, access, and organization. An Electronic Resource Management System (ERMS) presents a potential solution for centralizing these operations. Numerous open-source and commercial ERMS solutions are available and utilized in libraries worldwide. Nevertheless, numerous studies have revealed that libraries face financial constraints as well as limitations in terms of ICT infrastructure. An ideal solution should be both cost-effective and require minimal ICT infrastructure. Koha is one such software that has gained popularity in library automation, making it a viable option for managing e-resources. This study explores the implementation of Koha 22.11 for managing a library’s e-resources. The study aims to investigate existing features and functionalities of Koha in the context of libraries.

Keywords


E-Resources, Electronic Resource Management System, ERMS, IIT Delhi, Koha, Open Source.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17821/srels%2F2023%2Fv60i2%2F170972