[Koha] Help with searching from a Google Android phone

[Mark Osborne]

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 at bigpond.net.au>

>  Hi Mark,
>
> This is very exciting news!!!! Well done!!!!
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> It could has major implications for Koha's standing and adoption with the
> libraries that have many patrons with Google Android phones!
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> 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
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> *From:* koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz [mailto:
> koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz] *On Behalf Of *Mark Osborne
> *Sent:* Monday, 7 September 2009 11:33 AM
> *To:* Chris Cormack
> *Cc:* koha at 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
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> 2009/9/7 Chris Cormack <chris at bigballofwax.co.nz>
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>> 2009/9/7 Mark Osborne <mosborne at 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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> --
> Hei konā mai,
>
> Mark Osborne
> Deputy Principal,
> Albany Senior High School.
>



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Hei konā mai,

Mark Osborne
Deputy Principal,
Albany Senior High School.
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