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Support Code 128 for barcodes
by Pablo Bianchi 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Hi all!! A library uses Code 128B <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128> for its material barcodes, with the great ByWater's Label Maker <https://github.com/bywatersolutions/koha-plugin-label-maker> plugin. For the SVG image generation, we were using barcode.tec-it.com <https://barcode.tec-it.com/barcode.ashx?data=>, but they start reducing their usage limits, so I look back to Koha capabilities. As we know, Koha doesn't support Code128B <https://github.com/Koha-Community/Koha/blob/main/svc/barcode#L92>. It seems the libbarcode-code128-perl <https://metacpan.org/release/Barcode-Code128> dependency package is used only for OPACVirtualCardBarcode, where is a viable option. I could generate PNG barcodes by naively tweaking `svc/barcode`: use Barcode::Code128; my %type_mapping = ( Code128b => 1, ); eval { if ( $type eq "Code128b") { my $code = new Barcode::Code128; $code->option("height", $height); $code->option("show_text", !$notext); $code->option("border", 0); $code->option("transparent_text", 1); $code->option("scale", 4); $code->option("font_align", "center"); $image = $code->png($barcode); } }; And ./cgi-bin/koha/svc/barcode?barcode=3721M&type=Code128b, but for some reason it fails (error 500) with some barcodes. Before I file a bug and maybe trying with JsBarcode or even Jquery.. there is something I'm missing? Code 128 is not so un popular. Why is not supported? Also, a `format` parameter would be great, for a future SVG and stretch without loosing any quality. Regards, Pablo

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Hackfest in Marseille, registration open !
by Paul Poulain 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

Hello all, As every year, BibLibre is organizing a Koha hackfest in Marseille, from March 31st to April 4th. As usual: * it's free * it's open to users and developers, * it's an un-conference where we code, test, document, translate our beloved ILS. * we organize workgroups every morning, you can come for several days or for the whole week * there will be a cheese lunch (on tuesday) We already have ppl from New Zealand, USA, Germany and Poland (and France, of course). Excited to see you joining us ! You want to register ? Great, just drop me an email ! And if you need this information: our office address is 23/25 rue Fauchier, 13002 (we moved in 2023). 10mn walk from the train station & airport shuttle. 10mn walk from the "vieux port" -- Paul Poulain, Associé-gérant / co-owner BibLibre, Services en logiciels libres pour les bibliothèques BibLibre, Open Source software and services for libraries

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Tautoko Mai | Call for Kohacon25 Sponsors
by Chris Cormack 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

* E ngā ringa tautoko o te kaupapa Koha Tēnei te karanga ki a koutou He wā tēnei o te hokinga mai, o te whakanui E rua tekau mā rima ngā tau e kawe ana i tēnei taonga ki te ao Nō reira, nau mai, tautoko mai * (To all supporting hands of the Koha project This is our call to you This is a time of returning, of celebration Twenty-five years of carrying this treasure to the world Therefore, welcome, support us) As Koha returns home to Aotearoa New Zealand for its 25th anniversary celebration, we invite you to be part of this historic moment in our open source journey. Just as our tūpuna shared knowledge and resources across their communities, Kohacon25 carries forward this tradition of sharing and collaboration in the digital age. One of our core values is ensuring Kohacon remains free to attend, making it accessible to our entire global community. Your sponsorship helps us maintain this commitment while delivering a world-class conference experience that honours both our digital innovation and cultural heritage. ## Te Kaupapa | The Event - **Rā | Dates**: 17-23 November 2025 - **Wāhi | Location**: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington, New Zealand - **Āhua | Format**: In-person conference with global live streaming - **Tāngata | Expected Attendance**: 150+ in-person delegates plus global online audience ## Ngā Taumata Tautoko | Sponsorship Levels ### Pounamu Sponsor ($2,000 NZD) Like the treasured greenstone that has been traded across Aotearoa for centuries, our Pounamu sponsors help forge strong connections within our community. - Organisation logo prominently displayed on conference website and materials - Featured social media recognition across our channels - Special mihi (acknowledgement) during opening and closing ceremonies - Option to include promotional items in conference kete (bags) - Opportunity for a 5-minute presentation during the conference ### Tūhua Sponsor ($1,000 NZD) Like the precious obsidian that enabled the sharing of knowledge through tool-making, our Tūhua sponsors support the exchange of ideas and expertise. - Organisation logo on conference website and materials - Social media recognition - Mihi during opening ceremonies - Option to include promotional items in conference kete ### Pāua Sponsor ($500 NZD) Like the beautiful pāua that brings beauty to our art and marae, our Pāua sponsors add vibrancy to our conference. - Organisation logo on conference website and materials - Social media recognition ## He Tautoko Kē | Custom Packages We're keen to discuss custom sponsorship packages that align with your organisation's kaupapa. This might include: - Kapu tī sponsor (morning/afternoon tea) - Tīna sponsor (lunch) - Hui whakangahau sponsor (social event) ## Why Sponsor Kohacon25? Your sponsorship helps us: - Keep registration free for all attendees - Support catering and venue costs - Enable cultural and social activities - Create a memorable 25th anniversary celebration ## Tautoko ā-Hapori | Community Support We also welcome in-kind sponsorship and support from community organisations. The principle of koha - giving that strengthens communities - is at the heart of both our software and our conference. ## Next Steps To discuss sponsorship opportunities, whakapā mai (contact us): - Īmēra | Email: organisers(a)kohacon.org Join us in celebrating 25 years of open source innovation and community collaboration. Together, we weave the past and future of Koha, strengthening the bonds that make our community unique. Ngā mihi nui, The Kohacon25 Organising Committee

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REMINDER: Development Jitsi meeting 5 Feburary 2025
by Paul Derscheid 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Hi all, We have a Development Jitsi meeting scheduled for today: https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Development_IRC_meeting_5_February_2025 Time converter: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Koha+Developers+M… Please feel free to add any topics you’d like to discuss to the agenda or let me know and I am happy to add them for you. If you are lead or supporter of a roadmap project, we will be happy to get an update on progress. See you there! Paul

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Koha-WhatsApp README.md for discussion and feedback
by Atanu from AI4Library Team 04 Feb '25

04 Feb '25

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Introducing Koha Status Monitor - Open Source Solution for Library System Monitoring
by Atanu from Koha Support Team 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

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Koha Community Newsletter: January 2025
by Michael Kuhn 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

The Koha Community Newsletter for January 2025 is here: https://koha-community.org/koha-community-newsletter-january-2025/ Many thanks to everyone who submitted articles and news to this newsletter! Please feel free to email me (mik(a)adminkuhn.ch) with any corrections or suggestions. Michael Kuhn Editor, Koha Community Newsletter

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REMINDER: Development Jitsi meeting 22 January 2025
by Paul Derscheid 21 Jan '25

21 Jan '25

Hi all, We have a Development Jitsi meeting scheduled for tomorrow: https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Development_IRC_meeting_22_January_2025 Time converter: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Koha+Developers+M… Please feel free to add any topics you’d like to discuss to the agenda or let me know and I am happy to add them for you. If you are lead or supporter of a roadmap project, we will be happy to get an update on progress. See you there! Paul

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Roadmap 25.05 / Update
by Fischer, Katrin 20 Jan '25

20 Jan '25

Hi all, an update on the roadmap: https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Roadmap_25.05 · At the last development meeting we decided on the first 2 sprint projects: o Sprint 1: Tidy the whole codebase (starting today) o Sprint 2: Refactor modal logic · Join the new Mattermost channel ‘Sprints’ to learn more, get updates and figure out how you can help! · The slot for ‘Sprint 3’ is still to be decided about. Please add your proposals to the wiki. · The ‘other development projects’ section still looks suspiciously empty. Please let us know what you are working on for 25.05! Have a great week! Katrin -- Katrin Fischer Bibliotheksservice-Zentrum Baden-Wuerttemberg (BSZ) 78457 Konstanz / Germany Phone: +49 7531 - 88 4934 E-Mail: katrin.fischer(a)bsz-bw.de http://bsz-bw.de

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BibLibre community resources, hackfest, server update, shibboleth server
by Paul Poulain 16 Jan '25

16 Jan '25

Hello everybody, BibLibre provides some technical resources for Koha (and don't plan to stop) : * mailman mailing lists * hea server * mana-kb server * translation server (https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Website_Administration) Some of them are pretty old, and would deserve an update. We plan to dedicate some time during the hackfest in Marseille (march 31-apr 4) to think and work on this (keywords: linux update, container/VM) BibLibre is also willing to provide a new community resource : IDP shibboleth. That would require a shibboleth server and a LDAP one. That will also require that, as a community, we decide who will administer it. Explanation: when we want to test a patch, we may need to alter the attributes returned, or enable a new Koha URL to use the IDP. We also plan to talk about that during the hackfest. -- Paul Poulain, Associé-gérant / co-owner BibLibre, Services en logiciels libres pour les bibliothèques BibLibre, Open Source software and services for libraries

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