Library

Nongstoin College Library uses KOHA Library software for library management. KOHA is a fully featured scalable library management system. It is the world’s best open software used by over 30, 000 academic, public and special libraries around the world. KOHA has all the modules expected in a fully functional library software which includes acquisition, serials, members, circulation, cataloguing and tools.

KOHA includes a range of features such as

• Online public catalogue access (OPAC) module which provides a simple and clear interface for library users to perform task such as searching for and reserving items.
• Full catalogue module which enables library staff to capture details of all library items. It is MARC compliant and also Z39.50 compliant, meaning data entry and exchange will be greatly simplified.
• Circulation module which fully automates borrowing, issuing and item management, integrating with the OPAC so users can see which items they have outstanding.
• Acquisition module which assists librarians with both acquisition and more generally with budget management.

KOHA enables easy access to information for library staff and users due to effective searching and issuing of items. It reduced time of processing of library items. It reduced time of processing of library items due to MARC and Z39.50 compatibility. Online supervision becomes possible, reducing the line management responsibilities of senior staff. Library management also becomes easier through automated collection of data and as a whole KOHA brings together library users and staff as both can see various aspects of the system and can work together more effectively to achieve each user’s goal.