This workshop will help librarians/ professionals to automate their libraries using open source software-KOHA at minimal cost.
Benefits
Lead Facilitator
Mr. Amzari Abu Bakar
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Amzari Abu Bakar is a BSc Information Studies (Information Systems and Management) and MSc Information Management holder, both obtained from Universiti Teknologi MARA. He started his career as a Systems Librarian at Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (now known as Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, Melaka). After his successful implementation of the library system and RFID circulation system at UTEM Library, he pursued his academic career with the Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, teaching C programming and IT subjects for five years. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA. He teaches mainly IT related subjects such as Web Programming, Database and Library Automation since August 2008. He has been actively promoted KOHA, Open Source Integrated Library System in Malaysia since 2005. It was only in 2008, that a small number of libraries have started adopting Open Source ILS, starting with Asia e University Library. Up to now, he has successfully implemented Koha ILS at several academic, public and special libraries. Among them are Asia e University Library, Kelantan State Public Library, Politeknik Seberang Prai, Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah, Politeknik Kota Bharu, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Open University Malaysia and many others.
FPM UiTM:
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Dr. Mohd Ridwan Seman @ Kamarulzaman
AeU Knowledge Centre:
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Rashidah Alimat
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Mohd Farid Wan Mohd Zin
Other Facilitators
Lectures and demonstrations will be given by facilitators who are professionals and specialists in Open Source Software and in the Integrated Library Management System - KOHA. Participants will be given hands-on trial at using KOHA. Finally, participants will be guided on the installation of KOHA.
Workshop Methodology
Asia e University Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Koha is a fully web-based open source Integrated Library System (ILS) software, designed and developed by Katipo Communication for the Horowhenua Library Trust, New Zealand in 1999 for management of library and information centers. Koha Free Open Source Software (FOSS) was first deployed in 2000 and continues to evolve and expand to be what it is today. The name comes from a Maori (New Zealand) term meaning a Gift or a Donation. Owing to the fact that it is an open source software, it could be openly acquired and used for free by any interested organisation. Koha has been adopted in Malaysia since 2009 by Asia e University Library. Since then, some small and medium size libraries operating on small budget allocations have opted to adopt Koha to manage their library collection. In 2014, two other large academic libraries such as Hamzah Sendut Library of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL) have moved to Koha, reflecting strong confidence in the software.
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Koha, both front end (OPAC) and back end (librarian interface) is a web-based technology using Perl as its programming languages. It has a SQL database at the back end. The database contains cataloguing data stored in Machine Readable Catalog (MARC) in XML format - MARCXML and other related records such as acquisition, patrons, and transaction records. Koha uses Zebra indexing engine as index, store and retrieve bibliographic records aimed for faster indexing and retrieval of records. Zebra is an open source indexing engine maintain by Index Data. Koha is equipped with Z39.50 client and server for bibliographic data exchange and Standard Interchange Protocol version 2 (SIP2) intended for automated circulation system.
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Libraries adopting FOSS face greater challenges compared to libraries using closed source, proprietary software. One of the challenges faced is supporting and maintaining the system, so that it can operate smoothly and reduce unnecessary risk. Thus, knowledge transfer programme and training is crucial for libraries planning or has already adopted Koha FOSS.
About KOHA
03 - 06 April 2017
09:00 am - 5.00 pm
Topics to be covered
Workshop I - Beginner's Level (03 - 04 April 2017)
Day 1
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KOHA Software: An Introduction
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KOHA Module
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Cataloguing (using MARC 21 and RDA)​
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Acquisition
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Day 2
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KOHA Module
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Circulation​
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Serial
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Enhancing User Experience using KOHA OPAC
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Generating Reports
Workshop II - Intermediate Level (05 - 06 April 2017)
Day 1
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Introduction to HTML5, and CSS3
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Introduction to Bootstrap Framework
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Customizing Koha OPAC using HTML5, CSS and Bootstrap
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Introduction to SSH and SCP
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Basic UNIX command
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Running Koha command line
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Day 2
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Introduction to SQL
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Understanding Koha database structure
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Creating Advance Koha Report using SQL
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Backup and restore Koha
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Running automated email notification
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*Please indicate your choice in the online registration form.
Objectives
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To create awareness among professionals on using open source software technology and its application in libraries.
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To introduce the integrated Library System KOHA version 16.11
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To help participants understand how KOHA works and how to use it.
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To provide for the exchange of information, knowledge and experience in using KOHA among Librarians.
Registration Fees
Workshop I - Beginner's Level
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Fee RM 500
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Workshop II - Intermediate Level
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Fee RM 800
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Workshop I & II
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Fee RM 1200
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* A group of three participants from the same organisation will be given a 10% discount.
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Registration fee entitles all participants to:
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Workshop materials
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Attend all sessions
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Coffee breaks and lunches
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Mode of Payment
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Pay directly to CIMB Bank account: 80-0028331-9 (Asia e Learning Sdn Bhd)
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Cheque/ Local Order/ Bank draft made payable to: Asia e Learning Sdn Bhd
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Upload bank-in slip in the online registration form.
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Please ensure all payments are made before 1st April 2017
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This workshop / training is claimable under HRDF.
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