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What is Koha?

Koha is an integrated library system (ILS) and was the first open source ILS. Koha was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua in New Zealand. The first installation went live in January of 2000. It is the first open-source integrated library system and an award winning ILS. LMS group combines best technologies to improve Koha features and comes with comprehensive support.

Koha-Dhoom Features

For large and medium size libraries that are in need of ILS, we offer Koha-Dhoom having the functionalities enlisted below:

  • Full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).
  • Award winning and free/Open-source Software.
  • OS independent any operating system. Linux, UNIX, Mac, Windows.
  • Web-based Interfaces. We can integrate with website.
  • Full MARC21 and UNIMARC support for cataloguing.
  • Multilingual and multi-user support.
  • Z39.50 server.
  • Customizable web based OPAC and circulation system.
  • Online reservation.
  • Full catalogue, circulation, acquisitions, Books management
  • Web based OPAC, public to search the catalogue.
  • Serial management module. 
  • Print your barcode. Export and import records, ISO2709

We also offer RFID module to be integrated with Koha-Dhoom to incorporate self check-in and check-out tasks. It not only decrease burden of librarians but also increase reliability of the system.

 

   
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