3-Day Certificate Course on KOHA: Library Management Software

What Will You Learn?

• By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to:
• KOHA Basics & System Setup
• Understand KOHA's interface, modules, and core workflows
• Navigate the staff client and OPAC effectively
• Configure KOHA system preferences and global settings
• Cataloguing & Metadata Management
• Create bibliographic and authority records
• Import and export MARC records
• Manage items, barcodes, and item types
• Apply cataloguing standards and metadata best practices
• Circulation & Patron Management
• Create and edit patron accounts
• Configure circulation and fine rules
• Manage loan, return, renewal, and reservation workflows
• Acquisitions & Serials
• Set up vendors, budgets, and fund allocations
• Create purchase orders and receive items
• Manage serial subscriptions, issues, and routing lists
• Reports, Tools & Administration
• Generate custom reports using SQL
• Manage backups, batch operations, and data imports
• Understand user roles, permissions, and system security
• Practical Skills
• Work independently on a KOHA system
• Troubleshoot common operational problems
• Apply KOHA in real library settings with confidence