Evaluating Open Source
There are many guides out there on evaluating open source. I also have my own opinions on the matter. This guide from OStatic though is pretty thorough and worth adding to your resources on the topic...
View ArticleSpecify Due Date in Koha 3.4
When checking items out in Koha 3.4 you have the option to override the circulation rules by specifying a due date. This tutorial video will show you how to do this. As always, if you have an idea for...
View ArticleSearch Groups in Koha 3.4
In Koha you can limit your search to one branch, but did you know that you can group branches together and search a group of branches? This tutorial will show you how to set up and use search groups in...
View ArticleMerging Bib Records in Koha 3.4
I’ve already shown you how to merge bibliographic records in Koha 3.2, but the process has changed (for the better) in 3.4, so here’s an updated tutorial for you all. As always, if you have an idea for...
View ArticleTagging in Koha 3.6
This is the start of a series of videos I’m doing for you to share with your patrons. I have hopefully made these videos generic enough to work for any of your libraries. This video will show your...
View ArticleWhat government can learn from open source
I wanted to share my notes with you all from this TED talk with Clay Shirky. You can watch the video – and I recommend that you do – but since I took notes I figured I’d share my textual summary as...
View ArticleRenewing Items via the OPAC in Koha 3.6
To continue our series of videos for your patrons, this tutorial video will show your patrons how to renew their own items via the OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video, please just let me...
View ArticleFree Intro to Koha 3.10 Webinars
It seems like just yesterday we were offering Koha 3.8 demos, but last week Koha 3.10 was released and so it’s time to start showing you what’s new! Join us for one of the following free Koha 3.10 demo...
View ArticleMaking Purchase Suggestions in Koha 3.6
This week we have a tutorial video to help your patrons make purchase suggestions via the OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video, please just let me know and I’ll add it to my list of things...
View ArticleUpdating Personal Information in Koha 3.6
The next in the series of videos for our patrons. This will walk patrons through updating their personal information in the Koha OPAC. Remember that you have to actually allow patrons to do this for...
View ArticleLeaving Comments in Koha 3.6
Another video for our patrons. This tutorial will walk patrons through leaving comments in the OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video, please just let me […] The post Leaving Comments in Koha...
View ArticleMy Reading History in Koha 3.6
Another in our series for patrons. This video shows how to access your reading history via the OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video, please just […] The post My Reading History in Koha 3.6...
View ArticlePlacing a Hold in Koha 3.6
Another in our series for patrons, this tutorial will show you how to place a hold in the OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video, please […] The post Placing a Hold in Koha 3.6 appeared first...
View ArticleChanging my Password in Koha 3.6
Yet another tutorial video for your patrons. This tutorial will walk you through changing your password in the OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video, please […] The post Changing my Password...
View ArticleSetting My Privacy in Koha 3.6
A little while ago I showed your patrons how to access their reading history, but I forgot to tell them how to update their privacy settings, so here you go. This tutorial video will help your patrons...
View ArticleFree Koha Intro Webinars
Join me for one of these free Koha introductory webinars!! Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/616892390 Date: Tuesday, January...
View ArticlePrivate Lists in Koha 3.6
Another tutorial video for your patrons to help them learn how to use your OPAC. This video will walk then through creating private lists in your OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video,...
View ArticleUsing the Cart in Koha 3.6
This tutorial video is another for your patrons. This video will walk them through using the cart in the Koha 3.6 OPAC. As always, if you have an idea for a video, please just let me know and I’ll add...
View ArticleScreencasts for Koha Bug/Ticket Reporting
Often I find myself writing a bug report or ticket that I know won’t make any sense to anyone but me. In those instances recording a short video of my actions usually makes me feel like I’ve made it...
View ArticleOrdering from a Staged File in Koha 3.6
I was doing some training earlier this month and found that a feature I thought I knew did more than I thought! This tutorial will show you how to order from a staged file and will cover some of the...
View Article
