Blood group list using patron attribute types

Patron attributes help define custom fields (e.g. blood group, Course name (BSc, BA) etc.) with patron details.

1. Enable Patron Attributes from Global System Preferences

Administration  System preferences > Patrons > ExtendedPatronAttributes > Enable

2. Create an Authorized Value for the blood group

Administration > Authorized values > New category

Give the name for the Blood Group category and Save it.

Add blood group names to the Authorized values.

Add the blood group names one by one and save.

3. Add Patron Attributes

Add a new patron attribute type for the blood group.

Administration > Patron attribute types > New Patron attribute type

Enter details of the new Patron Attribute type

Save the Patron Attribute Type for Blood Group. 

Add a new patron and see the blood group list.

Patrons  > Add patron

Library clearance/Discharge certificate

A library Clearance/Discharge certificate certifies that the user has no holds, no active checkouts, and no outstanding debt. Here are the steps to generate a clearance certificate;

1. Enable useDischarge from Koha Administration > Global System Preferences. Search and find the useDischarge settings. Turn it into Allow.

2. Customize the Discharge notice at Tools > Notices and slips. Search and find the Discharge notice. The content of the notice is blank. Visit the Notice Template site and copy the content. Edit and save the notice.

3. Open the Patron account to generate Discharge. Find the Discharge button at the end of the Patron account.

4. Click on the Generate discharge button.

The discharge certificate in PDF format will save on the computer.

National workshop on Koha

Venue: BCM College, Kottayam, Kerala State-686 001 

Online registration Link: https://rzp.io/l/dakf-bcm 

Target audience: Library Science students and professionals. 

Intake Capacity: 30 Registration 

Fees: Rs. 1100 (Includes Lunch and Tea) 

Accommodation: The conference fee does not include your accommodation. Organisers will help you to find accommodation in Kottayam town. 

Resource Persons for the Workshop 

1. Dr Vimal Kumar V, Reference Assistant, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala State, India.
2. Subeesh Gopinathan, Librarian, St. Mary's Women's College for Teacher Education, Thiruvalla.
3. Mahesh Palamuttath, Librarian, East Campus, Sacred Heart College, Kochi. 

Organising Secretary: Jincy Philip ( Sr. Gracena ), Librarian (UGC), BCM College, Kottayam. 

Contact Person: Dr. Vimal Kumar V., Secretary, DAKF, Kottayam. Mobile: 9846496323

Technical Services Overview

This tutorial covers the basics of cataloguing, acquisitions, serials, and the tools for technical services workflows in Koha.

Discover the Koha OPAC

How patrons can intuitively navigate through the Koha OPAC, access their account information, and browse all materials.

The Koha Staff Experience

This webinar covers the basics of the Koha Staff interface and how staff can intuitively navigate the models.

ByWater Solutions Announces the Open to Everyone Webinar Series

The Koha Staff Experience July 14, 2022

In this 30 minute, The Koha Staff Experience, we will cover the basics of the Koha Staff interface and how staff can intuitively navigate through the models

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BN0k0VrSSm6ykhwHLSgRpQ?timezone_id=Asia%2FKolkata

Discover the Koha OPAC on August 9, 2022

In this 30-minute webinar, Discover the Koha OPAC, we will cover how patrons can intuitively navigate through the Koha OPAC, access their account information, and browse all materials!

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VtjLAB1pTGO7kQn0inK9lA?timezone_id=Asia%2FKolkata

Technical Services Overview September 15, 2022

In this 30-minute webinar, Technical Services Overview, we will cover the basics of cataloging, acquisitions, serials, and the tools for technical services workflows in Koha!

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9P5y1AWFQQ-4et1v2UqChQ?timezone_id=Asia%2FKolkata

The Koha Staff Experience October 18, 2022

In this 30-minute, The Koha Staff Experience, we will cover the basics of the Koha Staff interface and how staff can intuitively navigate through the models.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MHW5H9DCQbm1jOuF1JV-gw?timezone_id=Asia%2FCalcutta

The Basics of Circulation November 16, 2022

In this 30-minute webinar, The basics of circulation, we will cover how staff can utilize the circulation functionality and integrate it into their daily workflows for a successful customer experience.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qAxK67LATByqxRulY9ZBQQ?timezone_id=Asia%2FCalcutta

An Administrators Overview December 8, 2022

In this 30-minute webinar, An Administrators Overview, we will cover how Koha’s administration functionality can help users easily perform their day-to-day jobs at the library.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cRK3MarjQny_ZuJlKye3qA?timezone_id=Asia%2FKolkata

Details at https://bywatersolutions.com/news/bywater-solutions-announces-the-open-to-everyone-webinar-series