Dear Koha Community Members,

I am pleased to share two new open-source Koha plugins developed to address practical needs of modern libraries: ShelfNavigator and Event Manager.

As a library technology professional with extensive experience working with library systems and open-source solutions, I have developed these plugins with the goal of improving library workflows, enhancing user experience, and providing practical tools for Koha libraries.

ShelfNavigator – Koha Item Location & Library Wayfinding Plugin

ShelfNavigator helps libraries simplify physical item discovery by connecting Koha item locations with interactive shelf maps.

Key features:

• Displays a "Find on Map" option in the OPAC item details.
• Provides interactive library maps for easier book location discovery.
• Supports configuration of floors, sections, rows, and shelf locations.
• Allows mapping of collection ranges using classification numbers (e.g., DDC ranges).
• Helps users quickly navigate from catalog search results to the physical shelf location.
• Improves user experience in large academic and public libraries.

Event Manager – Koha Library Events Management Plugin

Event Manager helps libraries organize, manage, and promote library activities directly within the Koha environment.

Key features:

• Create and manage library events, workshops, orientations, and training sessions.
• Maintain event details including title, date, time, location, description, and organizer information.
• Provide an organized view of upcoming library activities.
• Support libraries in promoting engagement activities and improving communication with users.
• Helps integrate library programming workflows with the library management environment.

Both plugins are developed with the aim of supporting the Koha community by providing practical, easy-to-use solutions that libraries can customize according to their needs.

I welcome feedback, suggestions, testing, and collaboration from Koha users, developers, and community members. Your feedback will help improve these plugins and make them more useful for libraries worldwide.

The plugins and documentation will be shared through GitHub:

• ShelfNavigator: https://github.com/mnadeem03/KohaShelfNavigatorPlugin 
• Event Manager: https://github.com/mnadeem03/Koha-Event-Manager-Plugin

Thank you to the Koha community and all contributors who continue to support and advance open-source library technologies.

Warm regards,
Muhammad Nadeem
Librarian | Library Technology Professional
Koha | DSpace | AI supported Open Source Library Solutions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnadeem03/
GitHub: https://github.com/mnadeem03