Advanced Library Management System Workshop
The Advanced Library Management System workshop covered a range of practical topics in system configuration and data management in Koha. Koha is an open-source integrated library system.
The session began with an introduction to authorities. Authority records help maintain consistency in names, subjects, and other access points across the catalogue.
Participants then learned how to customize the MARC bibliographic framework to suit the needs of the library. After that, the trainer introduced system preferences. These preferences control the overall behaviour and settings of the Koha system.
The workshop also demonstrated how to import bulk item lists. Participants prepared the lists in an Excel sheet and used the MARC Editor (MarcEdit) to convert them. The trainer also explained the essential details that staff must enter in the 952 field of the framework. This field holds holdings and item information such as location, call number, barcode, and item type.
Finally, the session covered how to import bulk patron lists. Participants learned how to define the column headings correctly in the Excel sheet. They then converted the files to CSV or MRC formats. Correct headings let Koha accept the data without errors.
Overall, the workshop provided useful hands-on knowledge for setting up, customizing, and managing the Koha library system efficiently.
Why This Workshop Matters
Libraries need reliable software to manage collections and users. Learning Koha administration helps staff reduce errors and save time. An Advanced Library Management System also keeps catalogue data consistent and easy to search. Clean data makes daily library work faster and easier. Participants left with practical skills they can use right away.
Who Should Attend
Librarians, library assistants, information professionals, and LIS students will all benefit from this training. They can apply these skills in school, college, and public libraries. To find more sessions like this, see our library training programs.
