Course content: Introduction
Open-Source Software: Use, awareness and application in libraries
Overview of Koha and DSpace: its architecture
Koha & DSpace: Installation and configuration with others supporting software’s, databases as System requirements and recommendations
Key modules of Koha: Cataloging, Circulation, Acquisition, Serials and Patron Management
Cataloging and Metadata Management
Creating Frameworks: MARC21 and Other Standards.
catalogue item, Adding, editing, and deleting bibliographic records.
Managing authority records.
Handling item types and barcoding.
Metadata Management, Bitstream Format Registry.
Converging Bibliographic data and Authority data in Koha.
Acquisitions and Budgeting
Setting up budgets and funds
Ordering and receiving library materials
Tracking vendor information
Managing purchase orders and invoices
Circulation Management
Setting up loan rules and fines
Checking in and out items
Placing holds and managing reserves
Managing overdues, renewals, and item returns
Patron and User Management
Creating and managing patron accounts
Defining patron categories and circulation privileges
Managing patron notifications and overdue alerts
Using patron data for library services and outreach
Serials Management
Creating and managing serial subscriptions
Tracking issues and managing claims
Handling serial check-in and binding
Reports and Data Analysis
Generating reports using Koha’s built-in reporting tools
Customizing SQL reports for circulation, patron, and collection data
Exporting data for analysis and decision-making
System Administration
Setting up user roles and permissions
Customizing Koha’s interface and OPAC
Managing backups, Export/ Import & Restore