Koha ILMS Advanced Professional

The Certified Koha ILMS Advanced Professional Training is a comprehensive, hands-on course designed for librarians, information professionals, library assistants, and Library and Information Science (LIS) students who want to develop practical expertise in managing libraries with Koha, the world's leading open-source Integrated Library System (ILMS). The training covers Koha installation, system administration, library configuration, patron management, MARC21 cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, serials, OPAC customization, report generation, data import/export, backup, security, and system maintenance. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will gain the skills needed to successfully implement, administer, and optimize Koha in academic, public, special, and research libraries. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their competency in Koha ILMS administration and library automation.

Applicants should meet one or more of the following criteria: Bachelor's degree or higher in Library and Information Science (LIS) or a related field; or Current student enrolled in a Library and Information Science program; or Librarian, Library Assistant, Information Officer, Documentation Officer, Archivist, Records Manager, or Knowledge Management professional; or IT professionals involved in library automation, digital library, or institutional repository projects. Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and internet skills. Familiarity with library operations is desirable but not mandatory. Participants should have access to a computer or laptop with a stable internet connection for practical sessions.