Koha Library Management
Koha is the world's most installed library management system. Free and open source, flexible, and easy-to-use. The continuous improvement of Koha is driven by the worldwide collective experience of hundreds of software developers, thousands of librarians, and over 18,000 libraries.
With Koha, you are assured of a library management system that is modern, flexible and future proof for libraries of all types and sizes
- Fully-featured modern library software platform
- Flexible integration options
- Access to a global community of librarians, alongside Catalyst support
- Library staff and members can access their library securely, anywhere they go
- No vendor lock-in or licensing fees
- Available in over 40 languages.
Libraries supported by Catalyst will always retain autonomy over the storage and use of their data.
Catalyst were proud to host Kohacon2020; an annual conference attended by librarians, software developers and other contributors to the project from all over the world.
Our services
Catalyst supports libraries by becoming an extension to the library team. We work together with you, your IT department and any third party vendors, to improve the library experience for both members and library staff. We offer:
- consultancy, business requirements analysis and solution design
- visual design and development services
- training for librarians and technical staff
- migration, managed hosting and support.
Koha with Catalyst support
Our team of dedicated library software experts will support your library by:
- ensuring privacy and data sovereignty issues are addressed
- being available as a flexible resource to supplement your team
- delivering results quickly and accurately when our help is needed
- taking care of software and security concerns, so your team can focus on service delivery.
Support packages
A support package is a pre-purchased bundle of time which is used by Catalyst staff to provide support when requested by the library.
If a Kakapo support package is open, Catalyst will guarantee a response to critical issues within 24 hours on NZ business days. A shorter response time can be guaranteed at an aadditional cost.
| Packages | Weka | Kākā | Tūī | Kakāpō |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of tickets | 1 | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
| Support | up to 4 hours | 1.5 days | 4.5 days | 9 days |
| Validity † | One-off | 4 months | 6 months | 12 months |
| Price ‡ | $880 | $2,640 | $7,920 | $15,840 |
Days are calculated at 8 working hours per day. This indicates effort rather than duration of work.
† Unused hours after the end of the support time frame will be used towards general bug fixing and feature development of Koha.
‡ Exclusive of GST
Hourly rates
If no support package is purchased, Catalyst hourly rates for software development and support are NZD$225.
Terms and Conditions
Please refer to: catalyst.net.nz/terms
Koha hosting – how you like it
Do you want more than a fully featured, open source integrated library system? Our extensive Cloud-based hosting options offer:
- robust monitoring, and guarantees of service
- a comprehensive backup strategy
- integrations with other parts of your service, such as content providers, self check machines, single sign-on, and more
- beautiful visuals for your public catalogue
- your own choice of domain name
- a personalised upgrade schedule
- installation of additional software
- system upgrades – choose from automated or a personalised approach
- data sovereignty – the system and data are held in the country where your organisation is based.
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Catalyst's commitment to Koha
The Catalyst Koha team offer a wealth of experience, expertise, and support. We are present in the Koha global community as active participants and developers, alongside the libraries we support.
Our commitment to Koha includes submitting code enhancements and fixes on behalf of the libraries we support, taking on release management and maintenance roles, setting up Debian packaging to make upgrading safe and easy, and overseeing a yearly intake of Catalyst Academy high school students and university summer interns.
Contact our dedicated Koha team any time
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+64 4 803 2259