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Koha ILS training courses
Edge Tech offers a full range of Koha ILS training courses. Browse the courses below and select the one that suits you, from first-time users to system administrators.
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3 types of training methods
Video Tutorial
Self-paced video lessons. You will be registered under the online learning system.
Online Training
Online face-to-face training with a dedicated trained librarian or engineer. Sessions run over ZOOM and are recorded for your revision.
Onsite Training
Our system librarian or engineer comes to your location for face-to-face training. Available for Malaysian sites only.
Course catalogue
List of courses
Tap a course to see what it covers. Each course is available as a video tutorial, online session or onsite training.
1.0 LSM-K-101 Koha User Training +
Description
KOHA is the first free and open source software library automation package (ILS). Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world.
KOHA User Training is mainly to transfer knowledge to librarians on how to operate KOHA for all modules except Administration and Tools.
The modules that cover in this training are Patrons, Circulation, Cataloguing, Course Reserves, Serials, Acquisitions, List and Carts, Reports, OPAC and Searching.
Prerequisite/s
2 days, will be divided into 4 sessions: 1st day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 1st day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, continue on 2nd day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 2nd day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
KOHA User Training is mainly to transfer knowledge to librarians on how to operate KOHA for all modules except Administration and Tools.
The modules that cover in this training are Patrons, Circulation, Cataloguing, Course Reserves, Serials, Acquisitions, List and Carts, Reports, OPAC and Searching.
Prerequisite/s
- Recommend the participant to follow the KOHA ILS Administrator Training (LSM-K-201) in order to have better understanding on the rules & regulations. (If the participant did not follow the KOHA ILS Administrator Training (LSM-K-201), he is still able to attend this training, as we will preset the rules and regulations.)
- Introduction
- Patrons
- Circulations inclusive of offline circulation
- Cataloguing
- Course Reserves
- Serials
- Acquisitions
- List and Carts
- Reports
- OPAC
- Searching
2 days, will be divided into 4 sessions: 1st day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 1st day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, continue on 2nd day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 2nd day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
2.0 LSM-K-201 Koha Administration Level 1 Training +
Description
KOHA is the first free and open source software library automation package (ILS). Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world.
This training is used to train the librarian (system administrator) on how to use KOHA ILS (Administrator Module – KOHA Administration and Tools). This training will not include the training system installation.
This purpose of training is to train the system administrator on how to do the settings of KOHA for many types of libraries such as basic system configuration, manage library/libraries, manage item types, how to use authorized values, manage patrons and circulation (rules and regulations), manage plugin, manage catalog framework, manage acquisition parameters, and additional parameters such as external server via Z39.50, and there are tools could be used to manage the library system such as manage notices and slips, manage patrons, manage catalog (such as import in batch), and other useful tools such as calendar log viewer, publish news and etc.
Prerequisite Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet. Training Modules
2 days, will be divided into 4 sessions: 1st day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 1st day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, continue on 2nd day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 2nd day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
This training is used to train the librarian (system administrator) on how to use KOHA ILS (Administrator Module – KOHA Administration and Tools). This training will not include the training system installation.
This purpose of training is to train the system administrator on how to do the settings of KOHA for many types of libraries such as basic system configuration, manage library/libraries, manage item types, how to use authorized values, manage patrons and circulation (rules and regulations), manage plugin, manage catalog framework, manage acquisition parameters, and additional parameters such as external server via Z39.50, and there are tools could be used to manage the library system such as manage notices and slips, manage patrons, manage catalog (such as import in batch), and other useful tools such as calendar log viewer, publish news and etc.
Prerequisite Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet. Training Modules
- Administration
- Global System Preferences
- Basic Parameter – Libraries and groups, item types and authorized value
- Patrons and Circulation (Rules and Regulations)
- Plugins
- Catalog
- Acquisition Parameters
- Additional Parameters
- Tools
- Patrons and Circulation
- Catalog
- Additional Tools
2 days, will be divided into 4 sessions: 1st day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 1st day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, continue on 2nd day from 9.30am to 12.30pm, continue on 2nd day from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
3.0 LSM-K-101-1 Koha — Patrons +
Description
This training is used to train the librarian on how to use the KOHA- Patrons Module, including how to add new patron, duplicate patron, edit patron’s info, add patron images, set patron’s permission and etc.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Patrons
Estimated Duration
1.5 hours
Please refer to out training calendar for the schedules.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Patrons
Estimated Duration
1.5 hours
Please refer to out training calendar for the schedules.
4.0 LSM-K-101-2 Koha — Circulation +
Description
This training is used to train the librarian on how to use the KOHA – Circulation Module, including check out, check in, renewing, circulation message, printing receipts, holds, transfer, offline circulation and etc.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Circulation
Estimated Duration
1.5 hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
This training is used to train the librarian on how to use the KOHA – Circulation Module, including check out, check in, renewing, circulation message, printing receipts, holds, transfer, offline circulation and etc.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Circulation
Estimated Duration
1.5 hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
5.0 LSM-K-101-3 Koha — Cataloguing +
Description
This training is used to train the librarian on how to use the KOHA – Cataloguing Module. In this training, we will not teach how to configure your own MARC bibliography framework, we will use the existing framework in this training. Once in the cataloging module you will not be able to add or remove fields and subfields so your frameworks must be ready before you start cataloging. You will know how the KOHA – Cataloguing module works, including add records, edit records, duplicate records, copy catalogue, add items, edit items, delete items, move items, authorities and etc.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet and cataloguing knowledge .
Training Modules
KOHA – Cataloguing
Estimated Duration
1 hour
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
This training is used to train the librarian on how to use the KOHA – Cataloguing Module. In this training, we will not teach how to configure your own MARC bibliography framework, we will use the existing framework in this training. Once in the cataloging module you will not be able to add or remove fields and subfields so your frameworks must be ready before you start cataloging. You will know how the KOHA – Cataloguing module works, including add records, edit records, duplicate records, copy catalogue, add items, edit items, delete items, move items, authorities and etc.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet and cataloguing knowledge .
Training Modules
KOHA – Cataloguing
Estimated Duration
1 hour
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
6.0 LSM-K-101-4 Koha — Course Reserves +
Description
The course reserves module in Koha allows you to temporarily move items to ‘reserve’ and assign different circulation rules to these items while they are being used for a specific course, including course reserves setup, adding courses, adding reserves materials and course reserves at OPAC.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Course Reserves
Estimated Duration
30 Minutes
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
The course reserves module in Koha allows you to temporarily move items to ‘reserve’ and assign different circulation rules to these items while they are being used for a specific course, including course reserves setup, adding courses, adding reserves materials and course reserves at OPAC.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Course Reserves
Estimated Duration
30 Minutes
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
7.0 LSM-K-101-5 Koha — Serials +
Description
The Serials module in Koha is used for keeping track of journals, newspapers and other items that come on a regular schedule, including manage frequencies, manage serial numbering patterns, custom subscription fields, add a subscription, receive issues, create routing list, subscription in staff client, subscription in OPAC, claim late serials, check serial expiration, renewing serials and searching serials.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Serials
Estimated Duration
3 hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
The Serials module in Koha is used for keeping track of journals, newspapers and other items that come on a regular schedule, including manage frequencies, manage serial numbering patterns, custom subscription fields, add a subscription, receive issues, create routing list, subscription in staff client, subscription in OPAC, claim late serials, check serial expiration, renewing serials and searching serials.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Serials
Estimated Duration
3 hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
8.0 LSM-K-101-6 Koha — Acquisition +
Description
The Koha Acquisition module provides a way better way for the library to record orders placed with vendors and manage purchased budgets, including setup the acquisition module, manage vendors, managing suggestions, placing orders, receiving orders, manage invoices, claims and late orders, acquisition searches and budget/funding tracking.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Acquisition
Estimated Duration
4 hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
The Koha Acquisition module provides a way better way for the library to record orders placed with vendors and manage purchased budgets, including setup the acquisition module, manage vendors, managing suggestions, placing orders, receiving orders, manage invoices, claims and late orders, acquisition searches and budget/funding tracking.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Acquisition
Estimated Duration
4 hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
9.0 LSM-K-101-7 Koha — Lists and Cart +
Description
Lists are a way to save a collection of content on a specific purpose. The Cart is a session specific storage space, including create a list, add to a list, viewing lists and cart.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Lists and Cart
Estimated Duration
30 Minutes
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
Lists are a way to save a collection of content on a specific purpose. The Cart is a session specific storage space, including create a list, add to a list, viewing lists and cart.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Lists and Cart
Estimated Duration
30 Minutes
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
10.0 LSM-K-101-8 Koha — Reports +
Description
Reports in Koha are a way to gather data. Reports are used to generate statistics, member lists, shelving lists, or any list of fata in your database, including generate custom reports, generate statistics reports and report dictionary.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Report
Estimated Duration
1 hour
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
Reports in Koha are a way to gather data. Reports are used to generate statistics, member lists, shelving lists, or any list of fata in your database, including generate custom reports, generate statistics reports and report dictionary.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Report
Estimated Duration
1 hour
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
11.0 LSM-L-101-9 Koha — OPAC +
Description
OPAC is a public interface for patron to do searching of catalogue and manage the account, including search results, bibliographic record, lists and cart, placing holds, OPAC self-registration, my account and purchase suggestion.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – OPAC
Estimated Duration
1 hour
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
OPAC is a public interface for patron to do searching of catalogue and manage the account, including search results, bibliographic record, lists and cart, placing holds, OPAC self-registration, my account and purchase suggestion.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – OPAC
Estimated Duration
1 hour
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
12.0 LSM-K-101-10 Koha — Searching +
Description
This brief guide will explain a chart that shows a sample of how a MARC21 database can be configured, as well as a brief introductory searching guide. The indexing fields described in this document relate to the bibliographic data and does not address authority database indexing
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Searching
Estimated Duration
30 Minutes
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
This brief guide will explain a chart that shows a sample of how a MARC21 database can be configured, as well as a brief introductory searching guide. The indexing fields described in this document relate to the bibliographic data and does not address authority database indexing
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
KOHA – Searching
Estimated Duration
30 Minutes
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
13.0 LSM-K-201-1 Koha Administration Setup +
Description
This training will cover the module of Global preferences and Administration which to control the way your Koha system works in general. Set these preferences before anything else in Koha, including add library, library group, item types, authorized values, manage patron category, manage circulation and fines rules, patron attributes, library transfer limits, transport cost matrix, item circulation alerts, cities and towns, catalogue administration, authority types, classification sources, record matching rules, Additional parameters like manage z39.50 servers.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
1 and a half days, will be divided into 3 sessions: 1st day from 9:30am to 12:30pm, continue on 1st day from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, continue on 2nd day from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
This training will cover the module of Global preferences and Administration which to control the way your Koha system works in general. Set these preferences before anything else in Koha, including add library, library group, item types, authorized values, manage patron category, manage circulation and fines rules, patron attributes, library transfer limits, transport cost matrix, item circulation alerts, cities and towns, catalogue administration, authority types, classification sources, record matching rules, Additional parameters like manage z39.50 servers.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet.
Training Modules
- Administration
- Global System Preferences
- Basic Parameters = Libraries and groups, item types and authorized value
- Patrons and Circulation (Rules and Regulations)
- Plugins
- Catalog
- Acquisition Parameters
- Additional Parameters
1 and a half days, will be divided into 3 sessions: 1st day from 9:30am to 12:30pm, continue on 1st day from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, continue on 2nd day from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
14.0 LSM-K-201-2 Koha Tools +
Description
Tools in Koha all perform some sort of action. Often many of the items listed under Tools in Koha are referred as ‘Reports’ in other library management systems, including patrons and circulation tools, catalog tools, calendar, log viewer, new, quote of the day, upload and etc.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet
Training Modules
KOHA – Tools
Estimated Duration
Half-day: from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules
Tools in Koha all perform some sort of action. Often many of the items listed under Tools in Koha are referred as ‘Reports’ in other library management systems, including patrons and circulation tools, catalog tools, calendar, log viewer, new, quote of the day, upload and etc.
Prerequisite/s
Equipped with basic computer operation knowledge like browsing internet
Training Modules
KOHA – Tools
Estimated Duration
Half-day: from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules
15.0 LSM-K-301-1 Koha Installation Training +
Description
This training is used to train the system administrator on how to install the KOHA on Linux based OS including basic configuration. You will see the KOHA system is installed and able to see the OPAC at the end of the course.
Prerequisite/s
Preferred with Linux Basic skill (command).
Training Modules
KOHA – Installation.
estimated Duration
1 and a half hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
This training is used to train the system administrator on how to install the KOHA on Linux based OS including basic configuration. You will see the KOHA system is installed and able to see the OPAC at the end of the course.
Prerequisite/s
Preferred with Linux Basic skill (command).
Training Modules
KOHA – Installation.
estimated Duration
1 and a half hours
Please refer to our training calendar for the schedules.
16.0 LSM-K-301 Koha ILS Administration Level 2 Training +
Description
This training is used to train the system administrator and system engineer on how to install the system inclusive of system configuration such as hosts file configuration, apache setting, email configuration, SIP2 configuration and etc. This purpose of the training is to train the system administrator and system engineer on the system installation, system upgrade, database backup and system maintenance.
Prerequisite/s
Preferred with Linux Basic skill (command).
Training Modules
1 day from 9:30am to 12:30pm and cont. from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
This training is used to train the system administrator and system engineer on how to install the system inclusive of system configuration such as hosts file configuration, apache setting, email configuration, SIP2 configuration and etc. This purpose of the training is to train the system administrator and system engineer on the system installation, system upgrade, database backup and system maintenance.
Prerequisite/s
Preferred with Linux Basic skill (command).
Training Modules
- System Architecture of KOHA ILS
- Introduction
- OS
- Packages
- Database
- KOHA ILS Installation (Hands On)
- KOHA ILS Configuration
- Host Configuration
- Apache Setting
- Email Configuration
1 day from 9:30am to 12:30pm and cont. from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
17.0 LSM-K-302 Koha ILS CSS Customization +
Description
This training is used to train the system engineer on how to modify the design of the KOHA ILS(OPAC and Staff Module) via the CSS files. This purpose of the training is to train the system engineer on how to make the OPAC and the Staff Module more interactive and beautiful.
Prerequisite/s
CSS language.
Training Modules
1 day from 9:30am to 12:30pm and cont. from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
This training is used to train the system engineer on how to modify the design of the KOHA ILS(OPAC and Staff Module) via the CSS files. This purpose of the training is to train the system engineer on how to make the OPAC and the Staff Module more interactive and beautiful.
Prerequisite/s
CSS language.
Training Modules
- Refreshment of CSS Language
- The original CSS files of KOHA ILS
- OPAC
- Staff Module
- The Modification of KOHA ILS
- OPAC
- Staff Module
- Testing and Commissioning
1 day from 9:30am to 12:30pm and cont. from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
18.0 LSM-K-110 Koha ILS User Training Plus +
Description
This training is used to train the librarian on how to use the KOHA ILS (Staff Client Module and OPAC Module) on 5 major modules which are Patron, Circulation, Cataloguing, Reports, OPAC, and also other sub-modules on Tools and Administration that related to the 5 major modules.
This purpose of the training is to train the staff on how to use KOHA ILS exclude the administration settings, to handle the normal operation such as cataloguing for books, manage patrons, manage items, manage OPAC, manage circulations and generate reports.
Prerequisite/s
Recommend the participant to follow the KOHA ILS Administrator Training (LSM-K-201) in order to have better understanding on the rules & regulations. (If the participant did not followed the KOHA ILS Administrator Training (LSM-K-201), he is still able to attend this training, as we will preset the rules & regulations.)
Training Modules
2 Day ( 2 x 7 hours)
This training is used to train the librarian on how to use the KOHA ILS (Staff Client Module and OPAC Module) on 5 major modules which are Patron, Circulation, Cataloguing, Reports, OPAC, and also other sub-modules on Tools and Administration that related to the 5 major modules.
This purpose of the training is to train the staff on how to use KOHA ILS exclude the administration settings, to handle the normal operation such as cataloguing for books, manage patrons, manage items, manage OPAC, manage circulations and generate reports.
Prerequisite/s
Recommend the participant to follow the KOHA ILS Administrator Training (LSM-K-201) in order to have better understanding on the rules & regulations. (If the participant did not followed the KOHA ILS Administrator Training (LSM-K-201), he is still able to attend this training, as we will preset the rules & regulations.)
Training Modules
- Introduction
- Patrons
- Circulations inclusive of offline circulation
- Cataloguing
- Reports
- OPAC
- Sub-modules on Tools and Administration that related to the above 5 major modules.
2 Day ( 2 x 7 hours)
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