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koha search error
by erlanda_simonyan＠flib.sci.am 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

Dear List, we have a database with 268 bibliographic records, containing descriptions for newspapers, journals and yearbooks. For the Koha version: 21.11.05.000, in the "Advanced Search" mode in the "Search for" fields, selecting the "Subject" field as a - newspaper; - then using Boolean operator "OR" adding the second "Subject" field as a "Journal" - then using Boolean operator "OR" adding the third "Subject" field as a "Yearbook" the system is returning all 268 bibl. records. After upgrading to the Koha version: 25.05.06.000, and repeating the same search, the system is returning: No results found!" You did not specify any search criteria. Return to the last advanced search Error: Can't call method "raw" on an undefined value at /usr/share/koha/lib/C4/Search.pm line 785." Is this a version bug? Any ideas Thanks, Erlanda

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Priority/place in queue of unsuspended hold?
by Christopher Davis 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

Hello Colleagues who utilize Aspen Discovery, One of our libs just asked me whether or not Aspen puts a patron's hold back in the same priority/place in queue after the patron or staff unfreezes/thaws that hold. In other words, if I freeze a hold when I am 7th in queue for a title, when I thaw that hold, will my hold still be 7th in queue for that title? The Aspen documentation did not specify the priority/in what place in queue the thawed/unsuspended hold would be. When I asked the Aspen Community, they indicated that it depends on the ILS used by Aspen. So, do any of you know what Koha does for suspended holds in this regard? https://koha-community.org/manual/25.05/en/html/circulation.html#suspend-ho… also does not specify the priority/place in queue for a thawed/unsuspended hold. We are running Koha v. 25.05 with Maria DB. Thank you, Christopher Davis Technical Services Specialist Lincoln County Library District (541) 264-8141 <5412648141> christopher.davis(a)lincolncolibrarydist.org www.lincolncolibrarydist.org

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reset admin password
by Eric Lease Morgan 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

How do I reset Koha's admin password so I can log into the Web-based administrative interface? An embarrassingly long time ago, ran some command that seemed to wipe out a whole lot Koha's preferences. Since then I have not been able to log into the Web-based administrative interface on port 8080. How to I create a username/password combination so I can use the administrative backend again? -- Eric Morgan Infomotions, LLC

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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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