[Koha] basic queries on Koha

Olugbenga Adara gbengaadara at yahoo.com
Mon Apr 15 01:50:02 NZST 2013


Hi,

You can also check the website below. Though it basically compares Koha and Evergreen, you will get a good idea of Koha features.

http://features.galecia.com/categories

 
Olugbenga Adara


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>________________________________
> From: Malik Butta <mbeenda at yahoo.com>
>To: koha at lists.katipo.co.nz 
>Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 5:36 PM
>Subject: [Koha] basic queries on Koha
> 
>
>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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