KOHA-Free Library System

1. Open source software

2. Reduced time of processing of library items, due to MARC and z39.50 compatibility.

3. Library management becomes easier through automated collection of data.

4. Web Based Interfaces

5. Horowhenua Library Trust & Katipo Communications Ltd, New Zealand

6. Manage physical collections of items like books, CD’s, videos and reference

7. Modules: Acquisitions, cataloging, membership, report generation, circulation and OPAC

8. Easy access to information for library staff and users due to effective searching and issuing of items.

9. Automation of alerts to remind patrons and staff about, for example, overdue items or arrival of new items.

10. Full­featured open­source ILS, currently maintained by a team of software providers and library technology staff

11. Library Standards Compliant like MARC21 OR UNIMARC.

12. Libraries are free to install and use Koha themselves or to purchase support and development services

13. Criteria

14. Benefits of Koha