The installation and implementation of Koha ILS is our flagship Library automation project. Our team of experts is committed to ensuring that libraries in Uganda are able to install and implement the use of Koha to automate their libraries
The Implementation of Koha Integrated Library management system is our flagship library automation program Full-featured ILS. In use worldwide in libraries of all sizes, Koha is a true enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality. Koha includes modules for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, serials management, authorities, flexible reporting, label printing, multi-format notices, offline circulation for when Internet access is not available, and much more. Koha will work for consortia of all sizes, multi-branch, and single-branch libraries. Full text searching. Koha uses a relational database management system and a powerful search engine to provide innovative simple and comprehensive advanced search for materials in your library collection. You can search either by author, publisher, title, subject, etc. Library Standards Compliant: Koha is built using library standards and protocols such as MARC 21, UNIMARC, z39.50, SRU/SW, SIP2, SIP/NCIP, ensuring interoperability between Koha and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing workflows and tools.
We will install the latest most up to date Koha ILS on your Local server to ensure that it can be accessed by other computers connected to your Local Network (LAN) system. The installation will be customized to suit your library setup to ensure effectiveness. Other functions will include the management of databases with real-time backups, administrative configuration, OPAC customization, and the installation of updates and upgrades to both the Linux server and your Koha ILS software. In case you opt for a hosted solution, alys & dave investments will connect you to the most reliable and cost effective service providers of hosted solutions of Koha
To ensure successful migration of your catalog from a previous system, we offer skilled manipulation and conversion of your library data, so that you may not have to begin again from scratch. This will save your staff preciuos time and energy. Before moving your data into your new koha installation, we check each record for accuracy, and apply the correct encoding to suit the standard Marc 21 format. We work closely with each library to ensure there are no duplicate entries and to consistently use the highest quality records for complete accuracy of bibliographic detail. Our Koha migration and server setup services include, but are not limited to: • Transfer of all data from legacy ILS to Koha • Import of patron data, fines and fees • Assistance with the import/configuration of authority records