[Koha] basic queries on Koha
Bob Birchall
bob at calyx.net.au
Sun Apr 14 16:39:08 NZST 2013
The answer to most, perhaps all of your questions is 'yes'.
The manual will be your friend:
http://koha-community.org/documentation/
Bob Birchall
Calyx
On 14/04/13 02:36, Malik Butta wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> I am part of a team that have been tasked to implement Koha in a Mid-east
> university library but we are new to the product. The customer has asked a
> list of questions that I have no ready answer for. I am sure some learned
> colleagues would be so kind as to respond to the list so that I can educate
> the customer and educate ourselves.
>
> Many thanks in anticipation. The queries are as follows:
>
> · What library modules or solutions does Koha provide or include?
>
> · Can Koha modules be tailored to meet NITI library requirements?
>
> · Is Koha compatible with different browsers such as Google Chrome,
> Firefox, ie, etc.?
>
> · Does Koha provide access to resources and set up anywhere, anytime
> knowledge transfer with mobile and digital technology integration including
> iPhone and Andriod and e-readers?
>
> · Does Koha provide tracking electronic resources from point of
> order through licensing and final access (e.g. magazine and newspaper holdings)?
>
>
>
> · Does Koha provide automated alerts, notices and defaults?
>
> · Does Koha provide customizable e-mail alerting systems (e.g.
> notices to managers when actions are expected or required)
>
> · Does Koha have SMS and SharePoint functionality?
>
> · Does Koha address the barriers to resources through one-stop
> access (single sign on), unifying searching and access?
>
> · Can Koha be integrated with NITI finance system and trainee registry?
>
> · Does Koha have Reading Lists capability that is integrated with
> the virtual learning environment (VLE) and e-material?
>
> · Does Koha support Arabic text with client interface and Arabic
> search engine?
>
> · Does Koha support range of user self-service initiatives –
> selfcheck, PC reservation/print management, and general patron authentication?
>
>
>
> · Does Koha have Web-based ad hoc query tool that allows a library
> to develop detailed reports against its data?
>
> · Does Koha provide Offline solution during system outage or system
> down?
>
> Pukka Beenda
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