Forwarding, FYI, and if anyone has time to answer any of the questions. If not, ill have a crack at them after work today. Chris ----Forwarded Message-----
From: Rosalie Blake <rosalie@library.org.nz> To: Olugbenga Adara <gbengaadara@yahoo.com> Cc: chris Cormack <chris@katipo.co.nz> Subject: Re: Some Info on KOHA Date: 09 May 2002 09:19:46 +1200
Hello Olugbenga,
On 8 May 2002, at 10:03, Olugbenga Adara wrote:
I have seen, downloaded and briefly evaluated Koha some 12 months ago. But now I am thinking of introducing koha to a University Library (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife ) here in Nigeria. I would like to know the following things please
1. Can Koha be used without barcodes ? Presently the library does not use any barcode and i wonder whether other means may be used. Yes, definitely. If you want to use it for circulation, you need some identifier which is unique to every item you want to issue, but you possibly have an accession number of some sort. There is no reason you shouldn't use that. We use barcodes because it is quicker to scan a barcode with a reader, than to type a 6-digit or more number. But we frequently just type the barcode number on machines that do not have scanners.
2. How reliable is the Marc Import tool Sorry, I can't answer this. You need to ask this on the koha listserv: koha@lists.katipo.co.nz which you can join by following the leads on http://www.koha.org/mailing_list.html.
3. The library intends to start computerisation by only using the opac - allowing patrons to search for books. Could Koha function (OPAC) without patron information? I think so, although it will not be able to report on whether an item is on issue or available for borrowing. Again, the listserv will give you a more authoritative answer. I've copied my reply to Chris Cormack, who was the chief programmer (still is) on Koha. He may add some remarks of his own.
I also want to thank you for the great job you did by releasing koha gpl Thank you. We're very proud ot it. Good Luck Rosalie Blake Horowhenua Library Trust
Hope to get your reply soon
thanks
Olugbenga Adara, Ibadan, Nigeria
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