Transition from LibSys to KOHA: A Case Study

Authors

  • Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi
     Central Library, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar – 144011, Punjab
  • Sarbinder Kaur
     Central Library, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar – 144011, Punjab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2021/v58i5/165724

Keywords:

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, KOHA, Library Automation, LibSys, MARC-21, MarcEdit, Open Source Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

Abstract

This paper explains the procedure adopted and the issues encountered in transiting from LibSys to KOHA at the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar. Open Source ILMS KOHA has all the modules required for managing library housekeeping operations. All the data has been successfully migrated from LibSys to KOHA. The paper provides guidelines for transition from LibSys to KOHA.

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Published

2021-10-30

How to Cite

Prakash Tripathi, D., & Kaur, S. (2021). Transition from LibSys to KOHA: A Case Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 58(5), 333–341. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2021/v58i5/165724

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Volume 58, Issue 5, October 2021

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Received 2021-08-18
Accepted 2021-10-26
Published 2021-10-30