Tag: Koha

Introducing the Koha Open Public Access Catalog (OPAC)

Access the New KOHA Catalog Now at librarycatalog.lafilm.edu!

All of your current account information (checkouts, holds, fines, and phone, etc.) will migrate to the new Koha system. The transition to our new system occurred during the Summer Break, 6.29.20 to 7.5.20. We encourage Students and Staff to use the new catalog starting July Term on 7.6.20.

Reminder: Due to COVID-19, the Library is closed; patrons will not be able to check out anything from the library until further notice. No late fines will be assessed for overdue items, and you can return materials when the library reopens. Though, many of the Library’s digital services will remain available either through our Digital Catalog or on our A-Z Databases list including research-based articles, online streaming videos, electronic screenplays, and music-related databases.  

With Koha, you will be able to:

• • Access our public catalog via any mobile device
  • Review your current checkouts, renew materials, and place holds online
  • View detailed fine information and pay fees online via PayPal
  • Save searches so you’re alerted when new materials arrive
  • Select and change notification format preferences (phone or email) as well as the frequency you receive these notifications
  • Add your own tags, comments/reviews and star ratings to titles
  • Make purchase suggestions online
  • Create, manage and share lists of your favorite books
  • And much more!

For more information and instructions about how to use our library catalog (Koha), please visit the Tutorials page. In addition, ByWater Solutions provides instructions and tutorial videos about the functionality of the library system here.

It may take some time to get used to the new Koha interface, but our Library Staff is here to help with any questions you have. Contact by email lafslibrary@lafilm.edu.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we migrate from one software system to the next. We think you’ll be pleased with the final product!

The LAFS Library