[Koha] Koha Intranet v Internet

Roger Buck rog at saas.nsw.edu.au
Tue Mar 19 10:34:21 NZST 2002


Hi Chris,

the OPAC via Internet looks promising. For next step, I need look at
this and get some "hands on".

I am now  downloading from sourceforge cvs.

I will see what I can do over next few days.

Thanks :-),

R.

Chris Cormack wrote:
> On Mon, 2002-03-18 at 23:09, Roger Buck wrote:
> > Hello.
> >
> > I am evaluating solutions for Internet access to library resources for
> > kids with special needs. The library resources are centralised (a
> > functioning school library) but the users are geographically remote.
> >
> > The server will be hosted off site (at ISP premises to maximise
> > bandwidth for Internet connectivity) and so will need to be managed via
> > Internet.
> >
> > So far, I know next-to-nothing about library systems but have reasonable
> > technical expertise with Linux and networking... and happy to put in
> > some effort.
> >
> > Given the (very limited ;^) information above, do you think Koha might
> > be suitable for our needs?
> 
> I think the OPAC part might definitely be suitable.
> (http://opac.katipo.co.nz) This is tthe publicly accessible interface to
> the library's catalog. Which sounds like what you are seeking to
> implement?
> >
> > What is the difference between Koha Internet v intranet...?
> >
> Well the idea is librarians intreface (cataloguing, acquisitions,
> circulation etc) Would sit on an intranet, since you dont want the
> public to touch that area. The OPAC can sit out on the internet.



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