This workshop is to provide hands-on training to library
professionals by providing adequate practical knowledge which will
enable the participants to automate the libraries on their own by
using Koha. The workshop will be also useful to those who
wish to learn the application of RFID in library. Workshop comprises of
lectures, demonstration and hands-on training using Koha software in
detail. The workshop also aims to provide basic knowledge and skills
to participants in customizing Koha OPAC for creating,
designing, conceptualizing and managing as library website.
The basic purpose of this workshop is to equip participants with
technical skills for automating their own libraries with the
following objectives:
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To create awareness among professionals about open source
technology & its application in library
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To make the library professionals technically sound so as to
automate their library independently without any support
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To enable the library & information
professionals to face the technological challenges such as
multi-branch handling, installation etc.
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And, to strengthen the society & professionals