KohaILS
@kohails.bsky.social
The first free and open source integrated library system (ILS), since 2000.
Used by libraries of all types and sizes around the world to manage and share their resources with their communities.
Use chat for support. https://koha-community.org
Used by libraries of all types and sizes around the world to manage and share their resources with their communities.
Use chat for support. https://koha-community.org
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KohaILS
@kohails.bsky.social
· Mar 18
Kohacon25 - Wellington, New Zealand | Schedule
2025.kohacon.org
The provisional programme for KohaCon25 is available 2025.kohacon.org/schedule/
It includes 28 submissions from presenters around the world:
- 24 Conference Talks (17–19 November)
- 4 Workshop Sessions (21–23 November)
- Presentation lengths ranging from 15 to 60 minutes
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#KohaILS
It includes 28 submissions from presenters around the world:
- 24 Conference Talks (17–19 November)
- 4 Workshop Sessions (21–23 November)
- Presentation lengths ranging from 15 to 60 minutes
1/3
#KohaILS
Episode 526: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
Securing patron categories www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lY8...
Christopher shares some code to hide special patron categories, and make the category selection a little less cluttered.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Securing patron categories www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lY8...
Christopher shares some code to hide special patron categories, and make the category selection a little less cluttered.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Securing Patron Categories | 526
YouTube video by koha-US
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November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Episode 526: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
Securing patron categories www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lY8...
Christopher shares some code to hide special patron categories, and make the category selection a little less cluttered.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Securing patron categories www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lY8...
Christopher shares some code to hide special patron categories, and make the category selection a little less cluttered.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie are joined by Lucas, current Release Manager, to talk about:
- the release cycle in Koha
- the tool the community uses to track enhancements + fixes, Bugzilla.
The video: zurl.co/FyU9f
The details: zurl.co/YP1Vc
#KohaILS
- the release cycle in Koha
- the tool the community uses to track enhancements + fixes, Bugzilla.
The video: zurl.co/FyU9f
The details: zurl.co/YP1Vc
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes: Kohavember - Bugzilla
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie are joined by Lucas, current Release Manager, to talk about:
- the release cycle in Koha
- the tool the community uses to track enhancements + fixes, Bugzilla.
The video: zurl.co/FyU9f
The details: zurl.co/YP1Vc
#KohaILS
- the release cycle in Koha
- the tool the community uses to track enhancements + fixes, Bugzilla.
The video: zurl.co/FyU9f
The details: zurl.co/YP1Vc
#KohaILS
KohaCon25, the Koha Community's annual international conference, is just TWO weeks away!
The programme (2025.kohacon.org/schedule/) is packed with lots of opportunities for community members to learn, share, and work together to improve Koha:
1 of 2 #KohaILS #KohaCon25
The programme (2025.kohacon.org/schedule/) is packed with lots of opportunities for community members to learn, share, and work together to improve Koha:
1 of 2 #KohaILS #KohaCon25
November 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
KohaCon25, the Koha Community's annual international conference, is just TWO weeks away!
The programme (2025.kohacon.org/schedule/) is packed with lots of opportunities for community members to learn, share, and work together to improve Koha:
1 of 2 #KohaILS #KohaCon25
The programme (2025.kohacon.org/schedule/) is packed with lots of opportunities for community members to learn, share, and work together to improve Koha:
1 of 2 #KohaILS #KohaCon25
The Koha Community's October 2025 Newsletter is now available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
Koha Community Newsletter: October 2025 – Official Website of Koha Library Software
koha-community.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Koha Community's October 2025 Newsletter is now available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Jessie and Nick talk about the z39.50 server in Koha.
The video: zurl.co/y5Qdb
z39.50 search targets: help.bywatersolutions.com/portal/en/kb...
#KohaILS
The video: zurl.co/y5Qdb
z39.50 search targets: help.bywatersolutions.com/portal/en/kb...
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes Z3950
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October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Jessie and Nick talk about the z39.50 server in Koha.
The video: zurl.co/y5Qdb
z39.50 search targets: help.bywatersolutions.com/portal/en/kb...
#KohaILS
The video: zurl.co/y5Qdb
z39.50 search targets: help.bywatersolutions.com/portal/en/kb...
#KohaILS
Episode 525: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US - Sorting unruly dropdown lists www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pAW...
George talks about a regression in a couple dropdown lists in Koha, and how to sort them.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
George talks about a regression in a couple dropdown lists in Koha, and how to sort them.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Sorting Unruly Dropdowns | 525
YouTube video by koha-US
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October 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Episode 525: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US - Sorting unruly dropdown lists www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pAW...
George talks about a regression in a couple dropdown lists in Koha, and how to sort them.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
George talks about a regression in a couple dropdown lists in Koha, and how to sort them.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Read Jonathan Field's article 'AI Wars - The Libraries Fight Back' www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
It's an update on @openfifth.bsky.social's battle with AI bots, insights into why library catalogues are so highly targeted, and the role of open source and open data in an AI future.
#KohaILS
It's an update on @openfifth.bsky.social's battle with AI bots, insights into why library catalogues are so highly targeted, and the role of open source and open data in an AI future.
#KohaILS
AI Wars - The Libraries Fight Back
Open Fifth explains how library management systems are fending off the AI bot attacks… for now.
www.cilip.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Read Jonathan Field's article 'AI Wars - The Libraries Fight Back' www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
It's an update on @openfifth.bsky.social's battle with AI bots, insights into why library catalogues are so highly targeted, and the role of open source and open data in an AI future.
#KohaILS
It's an update on @openfifth.bsky.social's battle with AI bots, insights into why library catalogues are so highly targeted, and the role of open source and open data in an AI future.
#KohaILS
In case you missed it, the Koha Community's September 2025 Newsletter is available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
. Equinox Open Source Grant applications are now open!
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
1 of 2
#KohaILS
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
. Equinox Open Source Grant applications are now open!
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
1 of 2
#KohaILS
Koha Community Newsletter: September 2025 – Official Website of Koha Library Software
koha-community.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In case you missed it, the Koha Community's September 2025 Newsletter is available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
. Equinox Open Source Grant applications are now open!
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
1 of 2
#KohaILS
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
. Equinox Open Source Grant applications are now open!
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
1 of 2
#KohaILS
Reposted by KohaILS
Check out Jonathan Field's CILIP (@cilip.bsky.social) article 'AI Wars - The Libraries Fight Back' for an update on our battle with AI bots, insights into why library catalogues are so highly targeted, and the role of open source and open data in an #AI future.
www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
AI Wars - The Libraries Fight Back
Open Fifth explains how library management systems are fending off the AI bot attacks… for now.
www.cilip.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Check out Jonathan Field's CILIP (@cilip.bsky.social) article 'AI Wars - The Libraries Fight Back' for an update on our battle with AI bots, insights into why library catalogues are so highly targeted, and the role of open source and open data in an #AI future.
www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Jessie and Nick talk about pseudonymization: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oKR...
#KohaILS
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes Pseudonymization
YouTube video by bywatersolutions
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October 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Jessie and Nick talk about pseudonymization: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oKR...
#KohaILS
#KohaILS
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The application deadline for the 2025 Equinox Open Source Grant is November 14, 2025. The grant provides eligible organizations with implementation, hosting, training, and support for Koha ILS. Apply: https://bit.ly/EOSGrant. #equinox #kohails #grants #libraries @kohails.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The application deadline for the 2025 Equinox Open Source Grant is November 14, 2025. The grant provides eligible organizations with implementation, hosting, training, and support for Koha ILS. Apply: https://bit.ly/EOSGrant. #equinox #kohails #grants #libraries @kohails.bsky.social
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In the latest What's on our Mind video from Open Fifth (@openfifth.bsky.social), Jonathan demonstrates how to create additional fields for ERM in Koha, along with some tips on managing licences www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Ht...
#KohaILS
#KohaILS
Additional fields for ERM in Koha
YouTube video by Open Fifth
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September 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM
In the latest What's on our Mind video from Open Fifth (@openfifth.bsky.social), Jonathan demonstrates how to create additional fields for ERM in Koha, along with some tips on managing licences www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Ht...
#KohaILS
#KohaILS
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A big thank you to the Koha community - we had a great time at the Koha-US 2025 Annual Conference last week. Photos via Equinox staff member Galen Charlton on the road in Mystic, CT and at the Providence Public Library. #kohails #equinox #KohaUS #OpenSource #Libraries @gmcharlt.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A big thank you to the Koha community - we had a great time at the Koha-US 2025 Annual Conference last week. Photos via Equinox staff member Galen Charlton on the road in Mystic, CT and at the Providence Public Library. #kohails #equinox #KohaUS #OpenSource #Libraries @gmcharlt.bsky.social
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The Koha-US 2025 Annual Conference is over but you can still catch "The Impact of AI on Libraries" from Galen Charlton and Brian Pichman! Full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/live/ogdepGDD378?si=L3sqyRO_YGJIbNOX&t=17439 #kohails #KohaUS #OpenSource #Libraries #AI
koha-US 2025 Conference - Day 4
YouTube video by koha-US
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September 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Koha-US 2025 Annual Conference is over but you can still catch "The Impact of AI on Libraries" from Galen Charlton and Brian Pichman! Full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/live/ogdepGDD378?si=L3sqyRO_YGJIbNOX&t=17439 #kohails #KohaUS #OpenSource #Libraries #AI
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Now accepting applications for the Equinox Open Source Grant! The grant provides Koha implementation, training, hosting and support & is accepting submissions through November 14, 2025. Apply: https://bit.ly/EOSGrant #OpenSourceGrant #grants #equinox #kohails #libraries @kohails.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Now accepting applications for the Equinox Open Source Grant! The grant provides Koha implementation, training, hosting and support & is accepting submissions through November 14, 2025. Apply: https://bit.ly/EOSGrant #OpenSourceGrant #grants #equinox #kohails #libraries @kohails.bsky.social
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Next month we'll be participating in a HELibTech webinar with Ken Chad on the topic 'Open by default: The role of open source software in building flexible, future-ready higher education libraries'. Join Jonathan, Sam and Andrew on Monday 13th October, 14:00-15:00
www.helibtech.com/helibtech-we...
www.helibtech.com/helibtech-we...
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Next month we'll be participating in a HELibTech webinar with Ken Chad on the topic 'Open by default: The role of open source software in building flexible, future-ready higher education libraries'. Join Jonathan, Sam and Andrew on Monday 13th October, 14:00-15:00
www.helibtech.com/helibtech-we...
www.helibtech.com/helibtech-we...
In the latest What's on our Mind video from Open Fifth (@openfifth.bsky.social), Jonathan demonstrates how to create additional fields for ERM in Koha, along with some tips on managing licences www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Ht...
#KohaILS
#KohaILS
Additional fields for ERM in Koha
YouTube video by Open Fifth
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September 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM
In the latest What's on our Mind video from Open Fifth (@openfifth.bsky.social), Jonathan demonstrates how to create additional fields for ERM in Koha, along with some tips on managing licences www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Ht...
#KohaILS
#KohaILS
Reposted by KohaILS
We're getting ready to cover "The Impact of AI on Libraries," with @gmcharlt.bsky.social from Equinox and Brian Pichman of ByWater Solutions at the koha-US 2025 Annual Conference starting at 1:30pm ET. Join us! Live stream: www.youtube.com/live/ogdepGD... #equinox #kohails #KohaUS #KohaUSCon
September 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We're getting ready to cover "The Impact of AI on Libraries," with @gmcharlt.bsky.social from Equinox and Brian Pichman of ByWater Solutions at the koha-US 2025 Annual Conference starting at 1:30pm ET. Join us! Live stream: www.youtube.com/live/ogdepGD... #equinox #kohails #KohaUS #KohaUSCon
Episode 524: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US - More Troubleshooting Tools www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMmp...
George shares some approaches he uses to help staff when troubleshooting issues in Koha.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
George shares some approaches he uses to help staff when troubleshooting issues in Koha.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
More Troubleshooting Tools | 524
YouTube video by koha-US
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September 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Episode 524: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US - More Troubleshooting Tools www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMmp...
George shares some approaches he uses to help staff when troubleshooting issues in Koha.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
George shares some approaches he uses to help staff when troubleshooting issues in Koha.
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Episode 523: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US - Reinventing the Wheel 5 www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7SE...
Christopher shares his experiences going through a consortium restructure, including:
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Holds Groups
- Twilio
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Christopher shares his experiences going through a consortium restructure, including:
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Holds Groups
- Twilio
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Reinventing the Wheel | 523
YouTube video by koha-US
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September 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Episode 523: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US - Reinventing the Wheel 5 www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7SE...
Christopher shares his experiences going through a consortium restructure, including:
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Holds Groups
- Twilio
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Christopher shares his experiences going through a consortium restructure, including:
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Holds Groups
- Twilio
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Koha Community event this week.
The koha-US Annual Conference, 2 to 5 September, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA koha-us.org/events/confe...
Check the conference schedule for the YouTube live-streaming link.
Day 1 in your timezone www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/f...
#KohaILS #KohaUS
The koha-US Annual Conference, 2 to 5 September, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA koha-us.org/events/confe...
Check the conference schedule for the YouTube live-streaming link.
Day 1 in your timezone www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/f...
#KohaILS #KohaUS
September 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Koha Community event this week.
The koha-US Annual Conference, 2 to 5 September, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA koha-us.org/events/confe...
Check the conference schedule for the YouTube live-streaming link.
Day 1 in your timezone www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/f...
#KohaILS #KohaUS
The koha-US Annual Conference, 2 to 5 September, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA koha-us.org/events/confe...
Check the conference schedule for the YouTube live-streaming link.
Day 1 in your timezone www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/f...
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Time for a new Monday Minutes from the team at ByWater Solutions!
Nick and Jessie talk about another big 25.05 enhancement (to the items tab), and get us hyped up for the koha-US conference happening this week!!!
The video: zurl.co/6ZBJF
The blog: bywatersolutions.com/education/mo...
#KohaILS
Nick and Jessie talk about another big 25.05 enhancement (to the items tab), and get us hyped up for the koha-US conference happening this week!!!
The video: zurl.co/6ZBJF
The blog: bywatersolutions.com/education/mo...
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes New Items tab and details
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
zurl.co
September 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Time for a new Monday Minutes from the team at ByWater Solutions!
Nick and Jessie talk about another big 25.05 enhancement (to the items tab), and get us hyped up for the koha-US conference happening this week!!!
The video: zurl.co/6ZBJF
The blog: bywatersolutions.com/education/mo...
#KohaILS
Nick and Jessie talk about another big 25.05 enhancement (to the items tab), and get us hyped up for the koha-US conference happening this week!!!
The video: zurl.co/6ZBJF
The blog: bywatersolutions.com/education/mo...
#KohaILS
The Koha Community's August 2025 Newsletter is now available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
Koha Community Newsletter: August 2025 – Official Website of Koha Library Software
koha-community.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Koha Community's August 2025 Newsletter is now available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
- Koha tips and tricks
- Upcoming and past events
#KohaILS
Reposted by KohaILS
"As someone who’s spent years working within the Koha community, I can tell you that being a #Koha library means you’re part of something truly special – a vibrant global community that genuinely shapes the future of library management systems." openfifth.co.uk/whats-on-our...
Koha development - From idea to implementation
In this week's WOOM, Martin takes a look at the Koha development community process and how you can all get involved.
openfifth.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"As someone who’s spent years working within the Koha community, I can tell you that being a #Koha library means you’re part of something truly special – a vibrant global community that genuinely shapes the future of library management systems." openfifth.co.uk/whats-on-our...
Reposted by KohaILS
Keep up-to-date with the August Koha Newsletter: the latest releases (Koha 25.05.03), features, events, and more! 📚 @kohails.bsky.social #kohails #OpenSource #Libraries
Koha Community Newsletter: August 2025 – Official Website of Koha Library Software
koha-community.org
August 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Keep up-to-date with the August Koha Newsletter: the latest releases (Koha 25.05.03), features, events, and more! 📚 @kohails.bsky.social #kohails #OpenSource #Libraries