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.bsky.social
· Dec 1
KohaAdvent 2025
koha-community.gitlab.io
The Koha Advent Calendar for 2025 is live! koha-community.gitlab.io/KohaAdvent/
Each day in December, unlock a new window to discover tips, tutorials, and insights from the Koha Community (many of these are developer focused).
#KohaILS
Each day in December, unlock a new window to discover tips, tutorials, and insights from the Koha Community (many of these are developer focused).
#KohaILS
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is hosting KohaCon26, the Koha Community's international conference, from the 5–9 October 2026, in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Visit the conference website for details kohacon26.bibliothek.kit.edu
Watch this space: call for speakers and registration
#KohaCon26
Visit the conference website for details kohacon26.bibliothek.kit.edu
Watch this space: call for speakers and registration
#KohaCon26
KohaCon26 – Join the Koha Community
kohacon26.bibliothek.kit.edu
January 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is hosting KohaCon26, the Koha Community's international conference, from the 5–9 October 2026, in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Visit the conference website for details kohacon26.bibliothek.kit.edu
Watch this space: call for speakers and registration
#KohaCon26
Visit the conference website for details kohacon26.bibliothek.kit.edu
Watch this space: call for speakers and registration
#KohaCon26
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Communicating between library devices is easier than ever with the new SIP2 configuration module in #Koha LMS. The module allows configs to be set up and checked from the staff interface without needing server access or terminal knowledge from IT. Find our more from Pedro: youtu.be/014ebqTMsRA?...
SIP2 configuration module in Koha LMS
YouTube video by Open Fifth
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Communicating between library devices is easier than ever with the new SIP2 configuration module in #Koha LMS. The module allows configs to be set up and checked from the staff interface without needing server access or terminal knowledge from IT. Find our more from Pedro: youtu.be/014ebqTMsRA?...
Koha Community events on this week:
- koha-US: Acquisitions Special Interest Group
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: Consortia Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
#KohaILS #KohaUS
- koha-US: Acquisitions Special Interest Group
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: Consortia Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Calendar – Official Website of Koha Library Software
koha-community.org
January 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Koha Community events on this week:
- koha-US: Acquisitions Special Interest Group
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: Consortia Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
#KohaILS #KohaUS
- koha-US: Acquisitions Special Interest Group
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: Consortia Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
#KohaILS #KohaUS
In this week's Monday Minutes, Nick and Jessie discuss the system preference RedirectToSoleResult.
It allows administrators to have search results redirect or not redirect to the result if a catalog search using the OPAC or staff interface returns only one record.
Watch at zurl.co/KKdqZ
#KohaILS
It allows administrators to have search results redirect or not redirect to the result if a catalog search using the OPAC or staff interface returns only one record.
Watch at zurl.co/KKdqZ
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes: Redirect Sole Results
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January 19, 2026 at 7:42 PM
In this week's Monday Minutes, Nick and Jessie discuss the system preference RedirectToSoleResult.
It allows administrators to have search results redirect or not redirect to the result if a catalog search using the OPAC or staff interface returns only one record.
Watch at zurl.co/KKdqZ
#KohaILS
It allows administrators to have search results redirect or not redirect to the result if a catalog search using the OPAC or staff interface returns only one record.
Watch at zurl.co/KKdqZ
#KohaILS
Last week's ByWater Solutions Question of the Week:
"Can renewal notices be turned off if a library is using automatic renewals?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/s41GH
#KohaILS
"Can renewal notices be turned off if a library is using automatic renewals?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/s41GH
#KohaILS
January 19, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Last week's ByWater Solutions Question of the Week:
"Can renewal notices be turned off if a library is using automatic renewals?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/s41GH
#KohaILS
"Can renewal notices be turned off if a library is using automatic renewals?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/s41GH
#KohaILS
Episode 608: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
jQuery: Controlled Patron Renewal Workflow www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8dv...
In this episode, Christopher and George look at patron renewal, and how to make sure that your procedures are followed.
#KohaILS
jQuery: Controlled Patron Renewal Workflow www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8dv...
In this episode, Christopher and George look at patron renewal, and how to make sure that your procedures are followed.
#KohaILS
jQuery: Controlled Patron Renewal Workflow | 608
YouTube video by koha-US
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January 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Episode 608: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
jQuery: Controlled Patron Renewal Workflow www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8dv...
In this episode, Christopher and George look at patron renewal, and how to make sure that your procedures are followed.
#KohaILS
jQuery: Controlled Patron Renewal Workflow www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8dv...
In this episode, Christopher and George look at patron renewal, and how to make sure that your procedures are followed.
#KohaILS
The call for proposals to host KohaCon27, the Koha Community's annual conference, is underway!
Add your proposal to the wiki page (which outlines the required information and hosting guidelines) by 15 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC at wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/KohaCon...
#KohaILS #KohaCon27
Add your proposal to the wiki page (which outlines the required information and hosting guidelines) by 15 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC at wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/KohaCon...
#KohaILS #KohaCon27
Making sure you're not a bot!
wiki.koha-community.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The call for proposals to host KohaCon27, the Koha Community's annual conference, is underway!
Add your proposal to the wiki page (which outlines the required information and hosting guidelines) by 15 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC at wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/KohaCon...
#KohaILS #KohaCon27
Add your proposal to the wiki page (which outlines the required information and hosting guidelines) by 15 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC at wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/KohaCon...
#KohaILS #KohaCon27
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie talk about a new feature in 25.11: administration of self-service circulation (SIP2).
Watch now at zurl.co/Jygbi
#KohaILS
Watch now at zurl.co/Jygbi
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes SIP Administration in Staff Interface
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January 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie talk about a new feature in 25.11: administration of self-service circulation (SIP2).
Watch now at zurl.co/Jygbi
#KohaILS
Watch now at zurl.co/Jygbi
#KohaILS
Koha Community events on this week:
- koha-US: System Administration Special Interest Group*
- Documentation Team Meeting
- koha-US Board Meeting*
- Documentation Team - Drop-in session
- koha-US: Development Committee*
- koha-US: Customization Special Interest Group*
1 of 2
#KohaILS #KohaUS
- koha-US: System Administration Special Interest Group*
- Documentation Team Meeting
- koha-US Board Meeting*
- Documentation Team - Drop-in session
- koha-US: Development Committee*
- koha-US: Customization Special Interest Group*
1 of 2
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Calendar – Official Website of Koha Library Software
koha-community.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Time for the latest ByWater Solutions Question of the Week!
The question is: "Can a deleted list be restored?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/v7tD1
#KohaILS
The question is: "Can a deleted list be restored?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/v7tD1
#KohaILS
January 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Time for the latest ByWater Solutions Question of the Week!
The question is: "Can a deleted list be restored?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/v7tD1
#KohaILS
The question is: "Can a deleted list be restored?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/v7tD1
#KohaILS
Reposted by KohaILS
Don't forget to submit a response to the 2025 Library Automation Perceptions Survey! The annual survey, hosted by Library Technology Guides, measures library satisfaction with their services and software. Invite link: https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2025/invite/ #libraries #OpenSource
January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Don't forget to submit a response to the 2025 Library Automation Perceptions Survey! The annual survey, hosted by Library Technology Guides, measures library satisfaction with their services and software. Invite link: https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2025/invite/ #libraries #OpenSource
In @openfifth.bsky.social's first 'What's on our mind' video for 2026, Jake demonstrates how you can test fixes and new features using Koha sandboxes - no account necessary! openfifth.co.uk/whats-on-our...
This is a fantastic, non-technical way to get involved in the Koha community.
#KohaILS
This is a fantastic, non-technical way to get involved in the Koha community.
#KohaILS
Testing Koha LMS fixes and features
In this ‘What’s on our mind’ video, Jake Deery demonstrates how you can test new Koha LMS fixes and features using Koha Sandboxes.
openfifth.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 7:32 AM
In @openfifth.bsky.social's first 'What's on our mind' video for 2026, Jake demonstrates how you can test fixes and new features using Koha sandboxes - no account necessary! openfifth.co.uk/whats-on-our...
This is a fantastic, non-technical way to get involved in the Koha community.
#KohaILS
This is a fantastic, non-technical way to get involved in the Koha community.
#KohaILS
ByWater Solutions are launching a new six-part Digital Defense: Library Cybersecurity webinar series covering cybersecurity topics with Novare Library Services.
Learn more about the sessions and guest speakers, and how to register at bywatersolutions.com/news/bywater...
#CyberSecurity #Library
Learn more about the sessions and guest speakers, and how to register at bywatersolutions.com/news/bywater...
#CyberSecurity #Library
ByWater Solutions partners with Novare Library Services to provide…
Koha and Aspen Discovery Open Source support from by ByWater Solutions puts the control of your library staff and patron’s experience in your hands.
bywatersolutions.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:24 AM
ByWater Solutions are launching a new six-part Digital Defense: Library Cybersecurity webinar series covering cybersecurity topics with Novare Library Services.
Learn more about the sessions and guest speakers, and how to register at bywatersolutions.com/news/bywater...
#CyberSecurity #Library
Learn more about the sessions and guest speakers, and how to register at bywatersolutions.com/news/bywater...
#CyberSecurity #Library
In the first Monday Minutes for 2026 from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie show off a new enhancement in 25.11 that allows staff to validate ISBNs when cataloging.
Watch the video at zurl.co/gmY9m
#KohaILS
Watch the video at zurl.co/gmY9m
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes Validate ISBN
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January 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
In the first Monday Minutes for 2026 from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie show off a new enhancement in 25.11 that allows staff to validate ISBNs when cataloging.
Watch the video at zurl.co/gmY9m
#KohaILS
Watch the video at zurl.co/gmY9m
#KohaILS
Koha Community events on this week:
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: General Meeting
- koha-US: Baby Devs Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
Got a Koha event coming up? Let us know!
#KohaILS #KohaUS
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: General Meeting
- koha-US: Baby Devs Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
Got a Koha event coming up? Let us know!
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Calendar – Official Website of Koha Library Software
koha-community.org
January 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Koha Community events on this week:
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: General Meeting
- koha-US: Baby Devs Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
Got a Koha event coming up? Let us know!
#KohaILS #KohaUS
- Koha Community Development Meeting
- koha-US: General Meeting
- koha-US: Baby Devs Special Interest Group
Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/
Got a Koha event coming up? Let us know!
#KohaILS #KohaUS
Episode 607: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
jQuery: Using jQuery from the Koha Wiki www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMQA...
If you have never worked with jQuery in Koha, George and Christopher cover the basics to help get you started.
#KohaILS
jQuery: Using jQuery from the Koha Wiki www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMQA...
If you have never worked with jQuery in Koha, George and Christopher cover the basics to help get you started.
#KohaILS
jQuery: Using jQuery from the Koha Wiki | 607
YouTube video by koha-US
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January 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Episode 607: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
jQuery: Using jQuery from the Koha Wiki www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMQA...
If you have never worked with jQuery in Koha, George and Christopher cover the basics to help get you started.
#KohaILS
jQuery: Using jQuery from the Koha Wiki www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMQA...
If you have never worked with jQuery in Koha, George and Christopher cover the basics to help get you started.
#KohaILS
Reposted by KohaILS
Don't forget to submit a response to the 2025 Library Automation Perceptions Survey! The annual survey, hosted by Library Technology Guides, measures library satisfaction with their services and software. Invite link: https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2025/invite/. #libraries #OpenSource
December 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Don't forget to submit a response to the 2025 Library Automation Perceptions Survey! The annual survey, hosted by Library Technology Guides, measures library satisfaction with their services and software. Invite link: https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2025/invite/. #libraries #OpenSource
In the last Monday Minutes of the year from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie talk about a new enhancement in 25.11.
You can now select multiple values for the collection code and shelving location when running the holds queue.
Watch the video at zurl.co/PmAnh
#KohaILS
You can now select multiple values for the collection code and shelving location when running the holds queue.
Watch the video at zurl.co/PmAnh
#KohaILS
YouTube
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
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December 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In the last Monday Minutes of the year from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie talk about a new enhancement in 25.11.
You can now select multiple values for the collection code and shelving location when running the holds queue.
Watch the video at zurl.co/PmAnh
#KohaILS
You can now select multiple values for the collection code and shelving location when running the holds queue.
Watch the video at zurl.co/PmAnh
#KohaILS
The Koha Community's December 2025 Newsletter is now available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- New Koha release: 25.11 🎉
- New developments
- Koha advent calendar 2025
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
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#KohaILS #KohaCon25
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- New Koha release: 25.11 🎉
- New developments
- Koha advent calendar 2025
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
1/2
#KohaILS #KohaCon25
December 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The Koha Community's December 2025 Newsletter is now available at koha-community.org/koha-communi...
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- New Koha release: 25.11 🎉
- New developments
- Koha advent calendar 2025
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
1/2
#KohaILS #KohaCon25
In this edition:
- Current Koha versions
- New Koha release: 25.11 🎉
- New developments
- Koha advent calendar 2025
- Community news
- New Koha libraries - welcome!
1/2
#KohaILS #KohaCon25
The last ByWater Solutions Question of the Week for 2025!
This week's question is: "Why is this pop-up appearing while editing items connected to a serial subscription?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/1lGSG
#KohaILS
This week's question is: "Why is this pop-up appearing while editing items connected to a serial subscription?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/1lGSG
#KohaILS
December 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The last ByWater Solutions Question of the Week for 2025!
This week's question is: "Why is this pop-up appearing while editing items connected to a serial subscription?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/1lGSG
#KohaILS
This week's question is: "Why is this pop-up appearing while editing items connected to a serial subscription?"
Read the answer at zurl.co/1lGSG
#KohaILS
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie are getting into the holiday spirit and talking about improved sorting in the checkouts table.
The video: zurl.co/QVmRA
#KohaILS
The video: zurl.co/QVmRA
#KohaILS
Monday Minutes: Improved sorting in checkouts table
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
zurl.co
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In this week's Monday Minutes from ByWater Solutions, Nick and Jessie are getting into the holiday spirit and talking about improved sorting in the checkouts table.
The video: zurl.co/QVmRA
#KohaILS
The video: zurl.co/QVmRA
#KohaILS
Reposted by KohaILS
Have you seen the Koha Advent Calendar? Get holiday themed tips and tricks: https://koha-community.gitlab.io/KohaAdvent/
🎁 #kohails #OpenSource #Libraries @kohails.bsky.social
🎁 #kohails #OpenSource #Libraries @kohails.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Have you seen the Koha Advent Calendar? Get holiday themed tips and tricks: https://koha-community.gitlab.io/KohaAdvent/
🎁 #kohails #OpenSource #Libraries @kohails.bsky.social
🎁 #kohails #OpenSource #Libraries @kohails.bsky.social
This week's ByWater Solutions Question of the Week is: "Can Koha display the last seen date on a patron record?"
Read the answer here: zurl.co/CsLvz
#KohaILS
Read the answer here: zurl.co/CsLvz
#KohaILS
December 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This week's ByWater Solutions Question of the Week is: "Can Koha display the last seen date on a patron record?"
Read the answer here: zurl.co/CsLvz
#KohaILS
Read the answer here: zurl.co/CsLvz
#KohaILS
Episode 605: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
SQL: Importing external reports www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Um...
George and Christopher review some basics in importing SQL reports into Koha from the Koha SQL library and other sources.
#KohaILS
SQL: Importing external reports www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Um...
George and Christopher review some basics in importing SQL reports into Koha from the Koha SQL library and other sources.
#KohaILS
SQL: Importing External Reports | 605
YouTube video by koha-US
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December 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Episode 605: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
SQL: Importing external reports www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Um...
George and Christopher review some basics in importing SQL reports into Koha from the Koha SQL library and other sources.
#KohaILS
SQL: Importing external reports www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Um...
George and Christopher review some basics in importing SQL reports into Koha from the Koha SQL library and other sources.
#KohaILS
Episode 604: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
SQL: Statistics Tracker www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xjz...
George shares his super handy daily/hourly/monthly statistics tracker report - learn how to track statistics for particular cases, such as a book mobile.
#KohaILS
SQL: Statistics Tracker www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xjz...
George shares his super handy daily/hourly/monthly statistics tracker report - learn how to track statistics for particular cases, such as a book mobile.
#KohaILS
SQL: Statistics Tracker | 604
YouTube video by koha-US
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December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Episode 604: The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Video from koha-US.
SQL: Statistics Tracker www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xjz...
George shares his super handy daily/hourly/monthly statistics tracker report - learn how to track statistics for particular cases, such as a book mobile.
#KohaILS
SQL: Statistics Tracker www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xjz...
George shares his super handy daily/hourly/monthly statistics tracker report - learn how to track statistics for particular cases, such as a book mobile.
#KohaILS