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Koha Foundation update
by Auld, Andrew 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

Koha Foundation Steering Group Update 5 March 2025 Dear Koha Community Since our last update, the Foundation Steering group has met three times and made significant progress towards establishing the Koha Charitable Foundation in the following areas. Foundation vision and purpose The Koha Charitable Foundation will be established in the Open Library Foundation (OLF) as a Single Member Limited Liability Corporation (SMLLC) with the following vision: Koha Charitable Foundation promotes, protects, and enables the development of the Koha free and open source library system, and supports and facilitates the growth of a diverse and international community of Koha contributors and users. The Koha Charitable Foundation aims to: 1. foster the development, distribution, and adoption of the Koha free and open source software (hereafter referred to as "Koha") to manage both physical and online collections; 2. solicit, collect, and otherwise raise money in furtherance of the goals and activities of the Koha Charitable Foundation LLC; 3. expend funds collected in furtherance of the goals and activities of the Koha Charitable Foundation LLC and in accordance with any stipulations required by organizations providing funding to the Koha Charitable Foundation; 4. foster, promote and increase opportunities for Koha to interoperate within the library technologies ecosystem; 5. foster community involvement with the Koha Charitable Foundation LLC. Koha Charitable Foundation governanceCommitment to Community-Driven Representation We understand the importance of having representatives on this Steering Group, and also on the eventual governance board, that reflect the diverse perspectives of the Koha community. All of us are dedicated to ensuring that those who volunteer to represent Koha in the Foundation remain aligned with the community’s values and the open-source mission that guides our work together. It is proposed that the Koha Charitable Foundation will be governed by a board made up of no fewer than five and no more than 11 volunteer members of the Koha community, each entitled to vote on decisions of the board. Among those members will be the three legally required roles of: - Manager - Treasurer - Secretary These three roles will be nominated and voted in by the board on a rotational basis as described in the Koha Charitable Foundation’s bylaws. There will be provisions in the bylaws to ensure that support companies and individuals that derive an income from Koha do not have majority representation in these three roles. The board members will be nominated on a rotational basis by the wider Koha community in accordance with a process described in the bylaws. The process will aim to ensure that ideally there is an approximate 50/50 split on the board of library organisation representatives and support company employees/individuals that derive an income from Koha. The process will also aim to ensure that there is representation from at least two continents on the board. The board will aim to establish communication channels and feedback processes to ensure that the voices of all parts of the Koha community are listened to and represented in board discussions and decisions. Additionally, there will be a non-voting ‘Financial Manager’, resident and working in the USA for ease of access to the Foundation’s banking and accounting functions and to work with the Open Library Foundation Treasurer to meet fiscal and legal reporting requirements. The board will have the ability to co-opt temporary or permanent non-voting members with specific expertise eg fundraising, legal, employment The bylaws will include provisions for sub-groups to be established as part of the Foundation, either temporarily or permanently, to work on specific tasks e.g. Kohacon, Product Management. Koha Charitable Foundation bylaws The Steering Group is currently drafting a set of bylaws, fully compliant with the legal requirements of being established as a non-profit SMLLC in the USA and covering the following key areas: - Purpose and legal powers - Board membership, powers and term of service - Sub-committees - Officers and non-voting board members - Financial dealings and indemnification - Book keeping and fiscal year - Counter terrorism and due diligence - Document retention policy and record keeping - Transparency and public disclosure - Code of ethics and whistle blowing - Bylaw amendment - Certificate of adoption of the bylaws. Next steps The steering committee aims to have the key elements of the proposed bylaws ready to communicate to the Koha community during April 2025, hopefully in time for the Marseille Hackfest. This will enable the community to provide any feedback before the bylaws are finalised. Before WolfCon 2025, the steering committee will aim to finalise the bylaws and run a nomination process to establish the first board of the Koha Charitable Foundation and finalise the application process to join the Open Library Foundation. Best regards, Koha Foundation Steering Group The Koha Foundation Steering Group is currently made up of the following members: Andrew Auld - PTFS Europe, UK andrew.auld(a)ptfs-europe.com MM @aulda (currently acting as Chair of the Steering Group) Peter-Paul Kloppenborg - BSZ, Germany paul.kloppenborg(a)bsz-bw.de MM @paulkloppenborg (currently acting as Secretary of the Steering Group) Aleisha Amohia - Catalyst, New Zealand - aleisha(a)catalyst.net.nz - MM @aleisha Brendan Gallagher - ByWater Solutions, USA - brendan(a)bywatersolutions.com - MM @bag David Cook - Prosentient Systems, Australia - dcook(a)prosentient.com.au - MM @dcook Éric Bégin - inLibro, Canada - eric.begin(a)inlibro.com - MM @eric Esa-Pekka Peskitalo - National Library of Finland - esa-pekka.keskitalo(a)helsinki.fi - MM @keskitalo George Williams - NEKLS, USA - gwilliams(a)nekls.org - @georgehwilliams Nick Clemens - ByWater Solutions, USA - nick(a)bywatersolutions.com - MM @kidclamp Sonia Bouis - Université Lyon 3 and Kohala, France - sonia.bouis(a)univ-lyon3.fr - MM soniab Thomas Dukleth - USA - td-koha-foundation(a)agogme.com - MM @thd Tomas Cohen Arazi - Theke, Argentina - tomascohen(a)theke.io - MM @tcohen

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Can't call method "biblioitemnumber" on an undefined value
by Michael Kuhn 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

Hi We are using Debian GNU/Linux 12 with Koha 24.05.05. When running script "search_for_data_inconsistencies.pl" it shows only the following message: Can't call method "biblioitemnumber" on an undefined value at /usr/share/koha/bin/maintenance/search_for_data_inconsistencies.pl line 152. What does it mean, how can we find out what's the problem here? Best wishes: Michael -- Geschäftsführer · Diplombibliothekar BBS, Informatiker eidg. Fachausweis Admin Kuhn GmbH · Pappelstrasse 20 · 4123 Allschwil · Schweiz T 0041 (0)61 261 55 61 · E mik(a)adminkuhn.ch · W www.adminkuhn.ch

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Re: [Koha] opac-browse.pl not working with ElasticSearch
by Sami M. Rasheed 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

Hi Fridolin SOMERS, We have: Server information| Koha version: | 24.11.02.000 | | OS version ('uname -a'): | Linux juc 6.8.0-54-generic #56-Ubuntu SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Sat Feb 8 00:37:57 UTC 2025 x86_64 | | Perl interpreter: | /usr/bin/perl | | Perl version: | 5.038002 | | MySQL version: | 8.0.41-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 | | | | | Apache version: | Server version: Apache/2.4.58 (Ubuntu) | | PSGI: | Plack (deployment) | | Elasticsearch: | Version: 8.17.2 | Nodes: | Status: running | | | Memcached: | Servers: 127.0.0.1:11211 | Namespace: koha_***| Status: running. | Config read from: koha-conf.xml | | Message broker: | Using RabbitMQ | | | | Thanks On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 02:00:47 AM GMT+3, koha-request(a)lists.katipo.co.nz <koha-request(a)lists.katipo.co.nz> wrote: Send Koha mailing list submissions to koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to koha-request(a)lists.katipo.co.nz You can reach the person managing the list at koha-owner(a)lists.katipo.co.nz When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Koha digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Error 404 on accessing files uploaded with the Upload tool (Leon Vivier) 2. Re: opac-browse.pl not working with ElasticSearch (Fridolin SOMERS) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 09:13:13 +0200 From: Leon Vivier <leon(a)uks.co.za> To: koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz Subject: [Koha] Error 404 on accessing files uploaded with the Upload tool Message-ID: <16a0298e1a8b311507cb1c69085bc320(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Good day everyone We have a problem with files uploaded using the Upload tool. We have a development/test (dev) server and a live server for our Koha. On the dev server we can upload a file with the Upload tool. We can then access it 1) under Uploads through the "Copy link to this file" option under the Public column, 2) when you right-click on this link and select open in new tab it also works, 3) when you link it to a bibliographic record. We then copied this config to the live server. On the live server we are however unable to access files after uploading them with the Upload tool. Interesting thing to note: When you select the "Copy link to this file" on the Uploads screen it shows the correct link. Eg. "https://[ourlibrary]/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=8924dff0eaae8c edf59a8ddabcec7f06". But when you click copy it only copies the back-end: "/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=8924dff0eaae8cedf59a8ddabcec7f06". When you paste this link into the browser it naturally does not work. When you add the appropriate front section, eg. "https://[ourlibrary]", it however still does not work. So the link copies in a broken format but it does not work even when you fix. I have checked the dev and live server: Both copy the files to the same location on the server. So the files are in the correct place. Both have the correct upload folder in the Koha config. Any assistance would be appreciated. Kind regards Leon Vivier ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 10:01:05 +0100 From: Fridolin SOMERS <fridolin.somers(a)biblibre.com> To: koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz Subject: Re: [Koha] opac-browse.pl not working with ElasticSearch Message-ID: <d8ac9fe9-9364-4201-9831-034e37c73dd2(a)biblibre.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Hi, What version of Elasticsearch do you have please ? Le 03/03/2025 à 22:39, Sami M. Rasheed a écrit : > Hi to all,After upgrading to Koha 24.11.02, we installed Elasticsearch and made all configurations, then rebuilt the Elasticsearch index. Then we switch the SearchEngine to ElasticSearch and enable the syspref OpacBrowseSearch.In OPAC, we select "Browse search" and make a search using Exact, Fuzzy, or Really fuzzy. The problem comes when clicking on any of the results the opac-browse.pl is not working. > We use:Koha 24.11.02Ubuntu 24.04 > Thanks > _______________________________________________ > > Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org > Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz > Unsubscribe: https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha -- Fridolin SOMERS <fridolin.somers(a)biblibre.com> Software and system maintainer 🦄 BibLibre, France ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha ------------------------------ End of Koha Digest, Vol 233, Issue 5 ************************************

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Clear barcode labels
by Paul Dokken 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

We are using Avery 5160 labels and ordered rolls of clear protectors https://amzn.to/3D4M4S5 to go over them. They are a little difficult to peel off each label from the roll. Does anybody know of a way to make this easier? Has anybody used a dispenser? We have 13,000 of these labels to apply and want to make it as easy as possible for the staff. Thanks in advance. -- *Paul Dokken* Information and Digital Technology System Administrator PO Box 248, Waxhaw, NC 28173 | jaars.org (c) 803.235.6861 | paul.dokken(a)jaars.org JUNGLE AVIATION AND RELAY SERVICE At JAARS, we commit to: Seek God Above All | Serve in Love | Act with Integrity | Steward God's Resources with Courage | Pursue Excellence | Collaborate with Respect | Create a Culture of Innovation

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koha-US General Meeting reminder: Wednesday, March 05, 2025
by Kristi Krueger 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

Hello! The next koha-US General Meeting is Wednesday, March 05, 2025. When: 8:30a PT / 11:30a ET (time converter <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=koha-US+general+m…> ) Where: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4_NsJ6iz42A7bu5mtMI1T9E069hFmLo6pHfIOR… 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. Kristi Krueger koha-US Secretary secretary(a)koha-us.org

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Migration from Easylib to Koha
by Ravi Bhat 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

Dear Koha Community One of our customer has Easylib Library management software but somehow, we feel Koha is much better. Can you anyone help me with data migration steps from Easylib to Koha? Easylibn (http://bhadra.easylib.net/easylib/) is using MS SQL server and XAMPP (frontend). Any help in this regard is highly appreciated. Regards, Ravi Bhat -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Karanga Mai | Call for Presentations for Kohacon25 Now Open!
by Chris Cormack 02 Mar '25

02 Mar '25

Kia ora koutou, We're very happy to announce that the call for presentations for KohaCon25 is now open! As Koha returns to Aotearoa for its 25th birthday, we're keen to hear your stories and insights for both our conference sessions and working together days. ## Te Kaupapa | Theme Our theme is "Coming Home" as we celebrate a quarter-century of Koha. We're particularly interested in presentations that: - Share success stories from your Koha journey - Highlight how Koha has grown and evolved since its beginnings in Horowhenua - Showcase innovative ways libraries are using Koha - Reflect on the impact of open source in libraries - Look towards the next 25 years of Koha ## Conference Days (17-19 November) We welcome presentations ranging from 15 minutes to 1 hour, including: - Feature showcases - Case studies - Community stories - Future visions - Lightning talks ## Working Together Days (21-23 November) We're seeking workshop proposals for our hands-on sessions, such as: - Technical workshops - Development sprints - Documentation improvements - Training sessions - Community initiatives - Collaborative problem-solving ## Ngā Kōrero | Presentation Details - All presentations will be in-person at Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington - Sessions will be live-streamed for our global whānau - When submitting, please indicate your preferred time length and session type ## Tukua Mai | How to Submit Submit your proposal through our online form at https://cfp.kohacon.org/forms/kohacon25-talks-submission-lfe0lb by 1 March 2025. Your submission should include: - Title of your presentation or workshop - Abstract - Session type (conference talk or workshop) - Preferred length - Brief bio - Any technical requirements ## Important Dates - Submissions close: 1 March 2025 - Presenters notified: 15 March 2025 ## Questions? Flick us an email at chris(a)bigballofwax.co.nz if you have any questions. Share your story as part of this milestone celebration of Koha's journey home. Whether you're a long-time community member or new to the whānau, we'd love to hear from you. Ngā mihi nui, Chris

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Koha Community Newsletter: February 2025
by Michael Kuhn 01 Mar '25

01 Mar '25

The Koha Community Newsletter for February 2025 is here: https://koha-community.org/koha-community-newsletter-february-2025/ Many thanks to everyone who submitted articles and news to this newsletter! Please feel free to email me (mik(a)adminkuhn.ch) with any corrections or suggestions. Michael Kuhn Editor, Koha Community Newsletter

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Request to add our name to the list of paid support providers for Koha
by Luis Ramirez Caldas 28 Feb '25

28 Feb '25

Dear Sirs, we would like to be listed on your site as a Koha support provider. You can check our activity related to Koha at the following link on our website https://bibliolatino.com/-koha-18-.html You can also see a link to the KOHA community website in the footer on the right side of our website. Company name: BIBLIOLATINO.COM SAC Contact person: LUIS RAMÍREZ CALDAS Contact email: luis(a)bibliolatino.com Website: https://bibliolatino.com Phones: +51-957-227-391 | +593-988661259 Categories: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina -- *Lic. Luis Ramirez Caldas* *Bibliolatino.com* *Cuenca - Ecuador | Celular: 00593-98866-1259 | Oficina: 00593-7-4081573 * *Lima - Perú | Celular: 0051-929-846-378 | * *Correo: luis(a)bibliolatino.com <luis(a)bibliolatino.com>* *Visita: https://www.bibliolatino.com <https://www.bibliolatino.com/>* * WhatsApp <https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=593988661259> Mensaje FB <https://m.me/bibliolatino> *

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The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Videos | 512
by BRANNON, CHRISTOPHER 27 Feb '25

27 Feb '25

This week George will show off some super hacks to help catalogers catalog quicker and more accurately (well, at least streamline the 245 indicators). And this week, our special guest will be George's phone. https://youtu.be/qMU1TUItb1c Respectfully, Christopher Brannon koha-US Admin

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