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Koha tips and tricks 5

8 January 2019

by Alex Buckley

Koha is a Library Management System (LMS) used worldwide by approximately 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 fifth blog in the Koha tips and tricks series to help you make the most out of your Koha instance. In this post, Alex covers how to change the bibliographic information displayed in the OPAC, and solutions for a couple of the more common OPAC display issues.

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Mahara Hui DACH18: Something for every educator

19 December 2018

by Kristina Hoeppner

Mahara Hui DACH 2018 was an unconference held in Vienna, Austria, that looked at portfolio practices with Mahara and providing engaging learning activities in general. I had the privilege to attend and catch up with members of the Mahara community from the German-speaking countries.

Flash Apocalypse: A new Moodle report plugin released

5 December 2018

By Dan Marsden

While the official end-of-life for Flash is not until December 2020, its effective death is much sooner, in mid-2019 when browser support for Flash ends. Based on our observation of awareness and preparation for this, it's now named 'The Flash Apocalypse'.

From designer to developer: Recognising a new career path as an intern

21 November 2018

by Kristina Hoeppner

Interview with Roisin Pearson, a young developer, about her time at Catalyst working on the open source ePortfolio platform Mahara.

Koha tips and tricks 4

1 October 2018

by Alex Buckley, Koha Developer

This is the fourth blog in the Koha tips and tricks series to help you make the most out of your Koha instance. In this post Alex covers some of the powerful, time-saving Koha configurations that automate library processes/tasks allowing library staff to concentrate on the really important task of helping patrons find useful resources.

Kohacon 18 : Portland - Coffee, Candy, Code, and Community

24 September 2018

by Chris Cormack

Kohacon18 in Portland was, as all Kohacon are, the best one yet. Keep reading to find out why

I am proud to be part of the Koha project because...

13 September 2018

by Kathryn Tyree

I've been working with Koha for nearly seven years, and I'm attached to my job, because, every day I get to come to work and be part of a worldwide project that does an enormous amount of good for people of all ages, all around the world.

Koha tips and tricks 3

16 August 2018

by Alex Buckley, Koha Developer

This is the third blog in the Koha tips and tricks series to help you make the most out of your Koha instance. In this post, Alex covers how to customize your library notices and slips; including how to add your library logo and news items to notices.

To read from the beginning of the tips and tricks series start here.

Agile and Test-Driven Development

18 July 2018

by Daniel Roperto

How can you get from point A to point B with Agile Test Driven Development? Daniel explains how TDD helps teams progress projects with confidence.

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Haere ki te wharepukapuka o Toi Ohomai

5 July 2018

by Kathryn Tyree

The longer you stay at the Toi Ohomai library, the more you realise how special it is. You walk into the light, bright space and no one stares at you, it’s not too quiet, just welcoming with a gentle
busy hum.

Now Toi Ohomai are celebrating their go live with Koha, completing their part in the systems merge for their institution. The Bay of Plenty and Waiariki polytechnics have merged and are gifted their new name
Toi Ohomai, meaning to achieve great heights; to be awakened by learning.