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OCLC upload tips and tricks

27 August 2019

by Hayley Mapley & Alex Buckley

Koha is a Library Management System (LMS) used worldwide by more than 15,000 libraries. The Koha team at Catalyst are passionate about using Koha and helping libraries (big and small!) get the most out of their Koha LMS.

This is the first blog in our Koha OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) tips and tricks series, to help you get the most out of your catalogue uploads. In this post, Alex and Hayley will introduce what OCLC/Te Puna is, what the team has learned through implementing various automated reports for our clients, and ways to avoid some of the common pitfalls they encountered along the way.

Malaysian Govt in NZ to See Digital Innovation

22 August 2019

by Chloe Gunn.

On the 20th of August, Catalyst welcomed Ms. Azlina Azaman, and five colleagues from the Planning and Policy Division Public Service Department of Malaysia, to learn about Digital Government with a demonstration of the innovative and advanced SmartStart platform.

Group photo of Catalyst's people and the Malaysian Govt.

The Good Registry: Two Months on

14 August 2019

by Chloe Gunn

Two months on, we check in with our Catalystas to find out what they thought about The Good Registry so far.

A 'The Good Registry' voucher and chocolates

Catalyst to Donate Over $6,000 a Year Through the Good Registry

13 June 2019

by Chloe Gunn

Catalyst is giving each New Zealand based employee, currently 240 and growing, a $25 Good Gift Card on their birthday to use at The Good Registry; a social enterprise that ensures easy giving that does good.

Catalyst Halves Landfill Waste in Four Months

6 June 2019

by Chloe Gunn

In four months Catalyst has reduced its landfill waste from 80% to 31% . Read more to find out how.

Waste Station divided up into recycling types.

the Future of New Zealand's Technology

30 May 2019

by Don Christie

Join Don Christie, Managing Director of Catalyst, in discussing the future of New Zealand's technology.

Comment on Christchurch Call

16 May 2019

by Don Christie

Catalyst's Managing Director, Don Christie, discusses the Christchurch Call, and what needs to happen next.

State of the (Blockchain) Nation: Part 2

3 May 2019

by Russell Michell

Join Russell in part two of the State of the (Blockchain) Nation.

State of the (Blockchain) Nation: Part 1

26 April 2019

by Russell Michell

Fascinated about the changes in cryptocurrencies, join Russell Michell in this two-part edition discussing the current state of the Blockchain Nation.

5 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed by a Phishing Email

25 March 2019

by Chloe Gunn

Phishing emails are becoming the most common threat in business and individual security, stay alert with these six tips.