Open Access edition of Unleashing Koha: the Complete Library Solution

The Open Access edition of Unleashing Koha, the Complete Library Solution, is now available.
The complete paperback copies of the book sold out and still receiving purchase queries. So we decided to release the book in Open Access.

Citation
V., Vimal Kumar, and Subeesh Gopinathan. Unleashing Koha: the complete library solution. Unity Services, 2020. ISBN 978-81-946460-0-6

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Webinar on preparations for Koha implementation

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Unleashing Koha: the complete library solution book released

This book is for Library and Information Science students and professionals with little or no Koha knowledge. It takes you, step by step, through what you need to know to work with Koha.

The price of the book is Rs. 400. Now you can place an order for the book from here,

Preview of the book available here.

Unleashing Koha: the complete library solution is a Koha user guide that suits all, whether you are a Library and Information Science student or a professional. It includes information on the emergence of Koha, selection of Linux-based operating system, Debian/Ubuntu basics, installation of Koha, Koha modules, administration, maintenance, and Koha learning resources. This book gives the step-by-step instructions with clear explanations that demystify Koha. The authors of the book are Library Science professional and Koha experts.

Gives an idea on how to prepare for Koha installation.
Configuration of newly installed Koha.
Learn fundamental operations of all Koha modules.
Introduction to Debian/Linux administration for Koha.
Simplified Koha system maintenance.
Introduce various resources to keep in touch with the changes in Koha software.

Unleashing Koha: the complete library solution is the learning companion you need. It provides hands-on training that lets you dive deep into Koha, the Free Integrated Library Management system.

About the authors

Dr Vimal Kumar V has been teaching and writing about Linux and Koha for more than 15 years. A library professional and an expert in Free and Open Source software. His Koha Geek blog is trendy among the Library and Information Science community.

Subeesh Gopinathan is a tech-savvy young library professional. He is interested in knowing and understanding technology changes. He explores and experiments the Linux-based operating systems and Open Source solutions in libraries. Also acts as a resource person for Koha training programmes.

One day Koha training program for LIS students

Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region and BCM College, Kottayam jointly organised one-day training program on Koha Open Source library management system on 24 May 2017. MLISc students from St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry participated in the training program. The main aim of the program was to give Koha training and enhance confidence level of LIS students before entering into a workplace.