Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education
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Journal

Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education


Volume
& Issue

Volume 12, Issue 3


Published
on

April 5, 2021


Pages

1437-1445


DOI

Article

Koha ILS: An Efficient Open Source Application of Integrated Library System


Authors

Suaad Yahaya Mohammed Ali Affiliation:
Department of Library and Information Science, International Islamic University Malaysia
, Iman Osman Mukhtar Ahmed Affiliation:
Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, International Islamic University Malaysia
and Noor Hasrulnizan Bin Mohammad Noor* Affiliation:
Department of Library and Information Science, International Islamic University Malaysia


Abstract

Most public and private libraries are inclined to adopt using Koha ILS around the globe. However, several Arab schools could not implement the Koha ILS application to automate their school libraries for ease of use. Deploying technology in managing libraries can solve several identified issues in public and private schools. This provides efficiency, ease and improves the performance of library services. Therefore, this paper is based on qualitative research that implements an efficient open-source application known as Koha ILS in two Arab schools, namely Baseerah International School (BIS) and International Modern Arab School (IMAS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In our analysis, we consider analyzing the proposed Koha ILS by providing backend accessibility so as library consumers can make a further enhancement to upgrade the application. The proposed Koha presents several positive impacts such as an efficient cataloging system, remote management of library consumer records such as books or room reservations and customizable searching interface for efficient usage. The application also presents multiple operating system support for a user's flexibility. In our results, an analysis was made by comparing the two schools based on gender, position/ranks available in the school library, and IT gadgets. Toward this end, some limitations were noted and recommended as a future research direction.


Keywords

Koha, integrated library system, cataloguing, gadgets


Citation

Ali, S. Y. M., Ahmed, I. O. M., & Noor, N. H. B. M. (2021). Koha ILS: An efficient open source application of integrated library system. Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education, 12(3), 1437–1445.

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