New in Koha 17.05 – Barcode Export in the Items Search
http://bywatersolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Barcode-export-video.mp4 The 17.05 version of Koha includes an exciting new enhancement that lets you export a results set of barcodes directly...
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Koha 17.05 Upgrade Issues with the biblioitems.marcxml table
Hello Partners! We wanted to let you know about a potential issue with the upcoming Koha 17.05 update. A database change was made in Koha 17.05 that breaks reports using the biblioitems.marcxml field....
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Accidentally Delete a Report? These steps will show you how to recover it
In this Koha tutorial we will walk you through recovering a deleted report. Reports in Koha are a way to gather data. Reports are used to generate statistics, member lists, shelving lists, or any list...
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Koha Tips on Item Alerts and Messages
In Koha there are many ways to alert your staff about certain item types and specific items during both the checkin and checkout process. Check-In Messages/Alerts per Item Type: To have an item type...
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Koha Tutorial New in 17.05 – Auto-Renewal Notices
One of the brand new enhancements in Koha 17.05 is the auto-renewal notice. If you have your circulation and fines rules set to allow items to auto-renew, your patrons will now receive a notice each...
View ArticleUsing the Patron Emailer Plugin in Koha
In this Koha tutorial Kelly and Jessie will walk you through using the Patron Emailer Plugin. Below, you will find a video as well as the steps to install the plugin and configure and run the tool in...
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Video Tutorial on Creating Spine Labels with Koha
In this Koha tutorial video and step by step instructions on how to use the Label Creator in Koha to create Spine Labels. We have had lots of support tickets on the Tool “ Label Creator” . This blog...
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Tutorial on Creating Barcode Labels in Koha’s Label Creator
In this Koha tutorial, I am going to walk you through the steps of how to create Barcodes for your library. There are multiple ways that the barcodes can be adjusted to fit your library’s needs. To...
View ArticleUsing the System Preference AutoMemberNum for Cardnumber Generation
Koha tutorial on Using the System Preference AutoMemberNum for Cardnumber Generation Jessie and Kelly return for another short Koha tutorial video to discuss the updated system preference autoMemberNum...
View ArticleJessie and Kelly show how to use the Track Click system preference
Jessie and Kelly return for another short Koha tutorial video to show how to enable the Track Click system preference and also how to capture the data created from the TrackClick system preference. The...
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Creating Standing Orders in the Koha Acquisitions Module
In this Koha tutorial we will go over setting up Standing Order baskets in Koha’s Acquisitions module, receiving and invoicing. Setting up the Standing Order Basket When creating a basket, enter the...
View ArticleQuestions and Answers for Koha Support
In this blog post we will cover some of the most common questions we get in Koha support. Have a question about merging records, cronjobs or hiding the DDC classification in the OPAC? Then take a look...
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How to set up a Staff Patron in Koha
In this Koha tutorial Kelly and Jessie will show you how to set up a staff patron in your Koha system. All staff members must be entered into Koha as patrons of the ‘Staff’ type. We will walk you...
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Setting up a Processing Fee and Default Replacement Cost per Item Type
In this Koha tutorial we will cover the ability to add a processing fee and set a default replacement cost by itemtype. We were so excited to share this new enhancement! This bug was pushed to the...
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New System Preference : Allowcheckoutnotes
In this Koha tutorial we will show you the new system preference that has been added with the 17.05 update is called allowcheckoutnotes. This new system preference if set to allow, will let patrons...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial on Using the Offline Circulation Tool with Koha
In this Koha tutorial we will show you how to use the Offline Circulation Tool that was created by Kyle Hall for Windows. To download the program to install on your computer – please visit:...
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How to Email Newly Registered Patrons
This Koha tutorial is about the system preference: AutoEmailOpacUser. Koha has over 600 system preferences, so many of the “smaller” system preferences can be overlooked at first glance. However,...
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Video Tutorial on Editing Frameworks in Koha
This Koha tutorial will show the basics of editing and deleting fields in a specific MARC Framework within Koha to better suit your library’s needs when cataloging. Changing your library’s frameworks...
View ArticleCreating a Report for your Library using the Koha Report Wiki
Creating a Report for your Library using the Koha Report Wiki In this video Koha tutorial you will learn how to use the Koha Report Wiki (the home of over 700 reports to be used in Koha) by copying a...
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Koha tutorial on the Inventory tool – Part 1 Barcode File
In this Koha tutorial Kelly and Jessie will walk you through uploading a file of barcodes in the inventory tool. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on using the inventory tool. Koha’s Inventory Tool can...
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Setting Up Automatic Renewals in Koha
In this Koha tutorial we will cover setting up Automatic Renewals including system preferences, circulation rules, cronjobs and notices. If you want to enable automatic renewals, you will first need...
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Inventory – Part 2
In this Koha tutorial Kelly and Jessie will walk you through using the inventory tool to run a inventory breakdown of a library, shelving location or itemcallnumber. We will discuss filtering statuses...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial on Using the News Feature in Koha
In this Koha tutorial we will show you a short video on using the News feature in Koha. There are three ways that the News Feature (found in the Tools module) can be used. The library can communicate...
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Acquisitions Systems Preferences for Receiving
In this Koha tutorial we will talk about two system preferences, AcqItemSetSubfieldsWhenReceived and AcqItemSetSubfieldsWhenReceiptIsCancelled. These preference can be set if you are using the...
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Making your screen-shots stand out when submitting tickets to ByWater
In this Koha tutorial we will show you how to create screen-shots and make it stand out when submitting tickets to ByWater Solutions. Creating Screenshots Which stands out more: This: or this? The...
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