This tutorial has been added to the wiki :) http://wiki.koha.org/doku.php?id=en:documentation:tutorials:kohagoogleandroi... I'll add it to the manual too later. Nicole 2009/9/6 Irma Birchall <irma@calyx.net.au>:
Mark,
Really cool!
A very nice way to check on the availability or status of a library item (already in the catalogue) as well, as one can pre-save an item's ISBN in the phone. If the item is available (currently on loan or not), the next thing then is to place a hold on this item (via the phone's web access) for collection at a later time.
If the query to the catalogue yields no result, could that ISBN then be forwarded to the library as a suggestion for acquisition? Or am I opening a can of worms ...
Thank you for sharing your news and the "How to".
Irma CALYX information essentials ________________________________ From: koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz [mailto:koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz] On Behalf Of Mark Osborne Sent: Monday, 7 September 2009 12:13 PM To: Irma Birchall Cc: koha@lists.katipo.co.nz Subject: Re: [Koha] Help with searching from a Google Android phone
Very VERY low-tech solution.
Search Koha with a Google Android phone: 1) Install Barcode Reader app from the Android store ($0) 2) Open the app and go Menu > Settings. 3) In 'Custom product search URL' and enter http://<your server>/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?idx=nb&q=%s 4) OK and exit. Scan an item with an ISBN barcode. Enjoy.
MArk
2009/9/7 Irma Birchall <irma@bigpond.net.au>
Hi Mark,
This is very exciting news!!!! Well done!!!!
It could has major implications for Koha's standing and adoption with the libraries that have many patrons with Google Android phones!
How technically complex was the setting up on your phone? Would the non techie phone owner find it possible to configure? I can't try it as I don't have such a phone ....
Irma CALYX information essentials
________________________________ From: koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz [mailto:koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz] On Behalf Of Mark Osborne Sent: Monday, 7 September 2009 11:33 AM To: Chris Cormack Cc: koha@lists.katipo.co.nz Subject: Re: [Koha] Help with searching from a Google Android phone
*Embarrassed cough* Yes, it does work with a different ISBN. Well spotted Chris. We now have Google Android smartphone barcode searching of our Koha catalogue! Thanks for your help. Mark
2009/9/7 Chris Cormack <chris@bigballofwax.co.nz>
2009/9/7 Mark Osborne <mosborne@ashs.school.nz>:
Hi, Have tried both of these suggestions but get something like 'No results match your search for 'nb,wrdl:9780143018674" in Catalog.' Mark
Ahh, and that ISBN definitely exists in your Koha?
Chris
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