[Koha] Retirement Village Library

[Bob Birchall]

Hi Eleanor,
Koha will meet your requirements plus some. There are Koha users with 
quite small collections.

Koha will scale from very small to the largest collections. Underneath 
the hood is a powerful engine offering far more than you need, but doing 
no harm if under utilised.

The main consideration is keeping the application up to date and secure. 
Don't think that because Koha is free it looks after itself.

Are you involved for the long term? Any library system runs better if 
there is a librarian involved the decision making.

In your circumstances (my opinion here) you should only consider a 
hosted solution, rather than seeking to install Koha inhouse. So the key 
for you will be finding a hosting and support package that is suitable 
to your needs and budget. Some providers are listed on the website: 
https://koha-community.org/support/paid-support/

I hope this helps.
Bob Birchall
Calyx


On 04/08/17 14:43, Eleanor Bensemann wrote:
> Hi everyone. I have been a librarian most of my life, and am still working
> in a casual on-call capacity.
>
> I have recently taken over the management of this small library and am
> running it with a team of helpers.
>
> There is a catalogue system of sorts on Excel sheets but it is far from user
> friendly.
>
> I am wondering if Koha would be a good option.
>
> This would just be a catalogue; the borrowing is strictly based on honesty
> with people writing their issues on a card, and crossing off when they
> return.
>
> Any advice appreciated.
>
> Thanks, Eleanor
>
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