[Koha-devel] [Fwd: Re: Some Info on KOHA]

[Chris Cormack]

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

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> From: Rosalie Blake <rosalie at library.org.nz>
> To: Olugbenga Adara <gbengaadara at yahoo.com>
> Cc: chris Cormack <chris at 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 at 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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