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indexing problem
by erlanda_simonyan＠flib.sci.am 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

Dear List, Our library is using Koha version 25.05.06.000 with ZEBRA. We are using field 653 ## - “INDEX TERM—UNCONTROLLED” as an additional subject field. Unfortunately, after searching the database, the content of this field isn’t displayed on the left pane for “Topics”. In the MARC framework, I have activated 653 as a topical term. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem? Thanks, Erlanda

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Call for news - Newsletter January 2026
by Michael Kuhn 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

Hi I'm collecting news for the January 2026 Koha Community Newsletter. Please send anything noteworthy to: mik (at) adminkuhn (dot) ch News criteria: * Relevant news items can be of any length. * Images are fine. * Anything and everything Koha. * Submit by the 26th of the month. Text format criteria: * Just structured plain text, or * HTML text to include tables or similar For events: * Consider adding your event to the Koha Community calendar at https://koha-community.org/calendar/ Thank you! Michael Kuhn Editor, Koha Community Newsletter

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koha-US Board Meeting Reminder for Wednesday, January 14, 2026
by Renée Palermo 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

Hello! The next koha-US Board Meeting is Wednesday, January 14, 2026. When: 8:30a PT / 11:30a ET (time converter <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=koha-US+Board+Mee…> ) Where: Zoom <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/293750042?pwd=SGQzS2pmU3prNFhYRHNaeTFhOHN4QT09> Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yaF_K4JzCALnFFV2S25jTfNQybep6h1vaUtRJZP… If you have additional topics for the agenda, please send them to secretary(a)koha-us.org. Meetings are held via Zoom video conferencing. A microphone and webcam are recommended but not required. Zoom is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux on desktops, and Android and iOS on mobile devices. For help getting started, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697 These meetings are always free and open to any and all. Agenda_20260114 <https://drive.google.com/open?id=11rEttRyH5WRZkQPLGqR67Lo9Bt9pY-lQz3sJXTjUD…> -- Renée Palermo koha-US Secretary secretary(a)koha-us.org

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Call for proposals to host KohaCon27
by Caroline Cyr La Rose 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

Dear Koha Community, Happy New Year to each of you! As 2026 gets underway, it’s already time to start looking ahead to KohaCon27. Each KohaCon is made possible thanks to organizations willing to welcome the community and coordinate the event, with the support and experience of the wider Koha community. The call for proposals to host KohaCon27 is now open. The proposal period will run until *15 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC*. If your organization is interested in hosting KohaCon in 2027, please add your proposal to the following wiki page, which outlines the required information and hosting guidelines: https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/KohaCon27_Proposals In accordance with the continent rotation rules, organizations from the following continents are eligible to submit a proposal: * Africa * Asia * North America * South America If more than one eligible proposal is received, a community vote will be organized after the submission deadline. If you have been considering hosting a future KohaCon, we warmly encourage you to submit a proposal and start the conversation. We look forward to discovering your ideas and locations! Best regards, Caroline Caroline Cyr-La-Rose, M.L.I.S. (she/her) Librarian | Product Manager 1-833-INLIBRO (465-4276), ext. 221 caroline.cyr-la-rose(a)inlibro.com https://www.inLibro.com

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Koha - US General Meeting from Wednesday, January 07, 2026
by Renée Palermo 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Hello, Here's a link to the minutes from the koha-US General Meeting held on Wednesday, January 07, 2026 Minutes_20260107 - Google Docs <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LTZOX0YDZdQGJ9YeuIvdQIWyxFxyKEXnN1jd59i…> The recording for the general meeting has been posted; there's a link to the recording in the minutes. koha-US meetings are open to all! The next general meeting will be on Wednesday, 04 February 2026 at 8:30 am PT / 9:30 am MT / 10:30 am CT / 11:30 am ET. The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 8:30 am PT / 9:30 am MT / 10:30 am CT / 11:30 am ET. -- Renée Palermo koha-US Secretary secretary(a)koha-us.org

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Koha-US General Meeting reminder: Wednesday, January 07, 2026
by Renée Palermo 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Hello! The next koha-US General Meeting is Wednesday, January 07, 2026. When: 8:30a PT / 11:30a ET (time converter <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=koha-US+general+m…> ) Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/648572897?pwd=TUpsRE1TYlFPWWxTWFl4TVovSTJ3Zz09 Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gys_QTEsY69xvDNZ4xWTa8FJT6XzJT-nOkYSER7… If you have additional topics for the agenda, please send them to secretary(a)koha-us.org Meetings are held via Zoom video conferencing. A microphone and webcam are recommended but not required. Zoom is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux on desktops, and Android and iOS on mobile devices. For help getting started, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697 These meetings are always free and open to any and all. Renée Palermo koha-US Secretary secretary(a)koha-us.org

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Where do "bounced" email messages go?
by Chris Brown 03 Jan '26

03 Jan '26

Gentle Reader Following on from my previous email about configuring outbound email in Koha, I have received several helpful replies urging me NOT to "go it alone" and set up Postfix, SPF, DKIM and DMARC but instead to use an SMTP mail relay. (I am considering a UK-based service called Arrowmail.) It looks straightforward to point Koha to a new SMTP server using the staff interface, but I have a dumb question. If the recipient replies to the messages (or the mailer generates an "undeliverable" message) where does the reply go? How do I set the From: header in the message that is generated? Thanks and Best Regards, Chris Brown

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The 2025 koha-US Annual Conference Videos
by BRANNON, CHRISTOPHER 02 Jan '26

02 Jan '26

Please note that our conference videos have finally been edited and posted: Thank you for your patience! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV58VVGJH5V2V6BxZiH2gkSNkaJNs2jiV Sincerely, Christopher Brannon koha-US Admin

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The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Videos | 607
by BRANNON, CHRISTOPHER 02 Jan '26

02 Jan '26

It's the beginning of a new year, and now is a great time to try something new. If you have never worked with jQuery in Koha, today's episode will help get you started. In this episode we will cover the basics of copying jQuery from the Koha Community wiki and incorporating it into your Koha. https://youtu.be/hMQAmVqueVA Joyfully, Christopher Brannon koha-US Admin

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gmail account disabled - how to proceed?
by Chris Brown 31 Dec '25

31 Dec '25

Hello, First, best wishes to all for the new year. I manage a koha system that supports 7 volunteer-run libraries in Sheffield, UK. Since 2018 we have used gmail as a relay for sending overdue notifications etc. Recently, Google informed me that they have disabled the service due to violation of their terms of service. We are not sure exactly what they are unhappy about but we suspect it might be due to a high proportion of bounced messages, (We have rather too many incorrect email addresses in koha.) I would be interested to hear from anyone who has had a similar problem, and has found a solution. In particular, I would like some guidance on setting up Postfix to send out email directly (without using gmail as a relay), and setting up SPF, DKIM and DMARC. In case it is relevant, we are using koha 22.11. Thanks and Best Regards, Chris Brown

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