[Koha] Help with searching from a Google Android phone

[Irma Birchall]

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

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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 12:13 PM
To: Irma Birchall
Cc: koha at 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 at 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
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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


2009/9/7 Chris Cormack <chris at bigballofwax.co.nz>


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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