WHAT’S NEW WITH OPEN SOURCE?Presented by

Ben Ide and Ben Shum

KOHAOVERVIEWBen Ide, University of Hartford

Introductory Remarks

•What is Koha?•Broad overview of Koha features•Academic enhancements in LibLime Koha

•Demo

What is Koha?

•Open source• Integrated library system•Created in 1999, first installed in 2000•Large, international user base•DIY or vendor supported

Broad Overview of Features

•Google-like searching•Facets, tagging, connections•Static URLs for OPAC and staff interface

•Patron services: cart, renewal

Broad Overview of More Features

•All browser-based, no software install•Granular permissions• Inventory•Notices and billing•Statistics, SQL-based reporting•New features always being developed

Academic Features in LibLime Koha

• Tailoring enhancements for academic libraries

• Course reserves• GetIt acquisitions• ‡Biblios cataloging and Open Data Commons• Plug-in module• http://biblios.net/

• Coming soon: Browsing, authorities, serials

Demo

•OPAC•http://opac.goodwin.edu/•http://hartford.waldo.kohalibrary.com/

EVERGREEN OVERVIEWBen Shum, Bibliomation

Evergreen Community

Evergreen Releases• 1.6• 2.0• 2.1• The Future

1.6 – Previous Patron Registration

2.0 – Streamlined Patron Registration

2.0 – Address Autofill

2.0 - Delete Patrons

2.0 – Improved Bills Interface

2.0 – Amnesty Mode Check-Ins

2.0 – Calendar Widgets

2.0 – Item Status Views

2.0 – Original MARC editor

2.0 – Flat-Text Editor

2.0 – Search Catalog Button

Other 2.0 Features• Additional Printer Configuration Options• More Flexible Library Configuration Options• Authority Record Management• Acquisitions & Serials

Upcoming 2.1 Features• Asset.uri bug fixes, support for multiple 856 $9• Patron registration improvements, like adding back the

reset password button• Further Serials improvements• Unified volume/copy wizard• Call number affixing (prefix, suffix)• Indexing improvements• Parallel running of fine generator / hold targeting scripts• Self-update for staff clients

The Future• Authority Control Sets• Improved Vandelay• TemplateToolkit OPAC (TT-OPAC)

Q&A

Thanks!