Preparing your public catalogue
Last modified by BibOS Admin on 2026/11/14 19:08
Review discovery, item availability and account journeys from a reader’s perspective.
Check the official Koha manual for your installed version.
What readers see
Koha’s OPAC provides catalogue search and record detail pages. Account features such as holds and renewals depend on your configuration and library policies. Public visibility and staff access should be reviewed separately.
Walk through five reader tasks
- Find a known title by author or title, then try an ISBN search.
- Explore a subject without knowing a particular title. Review the result labels and available filters.
- Open a record with several copies. Check whether branch, location and availability are understandable.
- Use a test account to review the enabled hold and renewal journeys.
- Repeat the core searches on a phone and using only a keyboard.
Before sharing the catalogue
Prepare opening hours, contact details and clear help for account problems. Check the wording of public messages with someone outside the implementation team.
Agree a list of sample searches and expected results. Save it for checking future catalogue or configuration changes. BibOS does not provide a live public catalogue in this release.