Review of Implementation and Experience of Koha, Open Source Software in SVKM Institutes

Ravi Bellary, Shivanand Sadlapur

Abstract


Open-source software is one of the best solutions for the automation of an academic library, it also provides digital content access to the library user anywhere with an authorized login. In recent days it is found that many academic and corporate libraries implemented open-source software for its operations. The open-source software is very convenient to adopt and work on it. In 2017 SVKM institutes introduced the KOHA: An open-source software for the library. The present study explores the views on KOHA implementation and its performance by the library and information science professionals working in SVKM Institutes located in various parts of India. A total of 19 LIS professionals responded.


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