Koha Community
Released in 2000, Koha is notable for being the first ever free and open source Integrated Library System. Koha has a robust community of participating libraries, support companies, and developers. The Koha website has some great resources that can be helpful to Koha users. A few of these tools are featured in the boxes below.
Staying up-to-date: Koha News
Koha Community News: Check here for updates on Koha. There is a monthly newsletter issued highlighting developments to the system, upcoming events, and tools for users.
Koha Listserv: The official listserv for Koha users across the globe. Participants use this to ask questions, share resources, and spotlight upcoming events.
Video Tutorials
Koha Youtube Page: A Youtube page featuring a variety of videos, such as interest group meeting recordings, tutorials, and system updates.
Koha Tutorials: Short tutorials on different Koha features offered by Bywater Solutions, a Koha support company.
Koha Manuals and Other Resources
Full Koha Manual: The Koha Website has a manual available on their site that covers every module of the system in detail. The manual includes instructions and screenshots for users.
Koha Wiki: A community wiki with resources for Koha users. It includes a tips and tricks page, as well as conference links, documentation for different functions, development information and much more.
SQL Reports Library: Koha has a feature that allows users to generate SQL reports. This community wiki contains sample SQL strings for a variety of unique queries.
Calendar: A calendar of upcoming events related to Koha. This includes several Special Interest Group meetings focusing on different Koha modules.