Understanding Koha
Version 1.1 by BibOS Admin on 2026/11/14 19:03
The library system, its public catalogue and where BibOS fits.
Check the official Koha manual for your installed version.
A library system with a shared foundation
Koha is an open source integrated library system developed by a worldwide community. It brings cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, serials and reporting into a connected system. The software is available independently of any particular hosting provider.
Two interfaces, different audiences
| Interface | Who uses it | Typical work |
|---|---|---|
| Staff interface | Library staff | Describe materials, manage borrowers and circulate items |
| OPAC | Library visitors | Search the collection and use enabled account features |
| BibOS workspace | Your planning team | Prepare library plans and migration requirements |
Choose a starting point
Start with catalogue and item records if you are organising a collection. Read circulation and loan rules if your priority is lending. For a move from another system, begin with the migration guide.
BibOS is an independent project built around Koha. Use the official manual for the version installed in your Koha environment.