Can I set up a core collection searched by all libraries?

We have created a new system preference for Koha: SearchGlobalBranch.

This system preference allows you to specify a branch which is always searched in addition to any specific branch selected.  Typically this would be your "electronic resources" branch. 

To use this feature, click on Administration then click Global System Preferences.    Click on the Local Use tab and then click on the New preference button a system preference as follows:

Explanation: Aways search this branch

Variable: SearchGlobalBranch

Value: ELECTRONIC  (or your global branch code)

eg:

Can I show my library holdings in Trove?

Yes.  First you need to upload your holdings to Libraries Australia.  Trove can pull information from Libraries Australia directly. 

You need to fill out a Libraries Australia form for deep linking at

http://www.nla.gov.au/librariesaustralia/files/2011/09/New_Deep_Linking.doc.

Use your catalogue advanced search to create query examples for each type requested.

Can I simplify the patron profile?

The patron profile form in the Koha Staff Client and the OPAC allows for considerable detail to be recorded about library users.

Some of this such as Date of Birth and Gender is irrelevant to most libraries and makes the form more complicated and distracting than it needs to be.

These fields can be selectively hidden in both the Staff Client and the OPAC if they are not used by your library. Follow these simple steps:

To hide the DOB and gender fields in the OPAC:

o   Go to System Preferences in the Staff Client

o   Search for opacusercss

o   Edit the opacusercss and add the following lines:

#dobhidden {display:none;}

#genderhidden {display:none;}

o   Click the Save all preferences button

To hide the DOB and gender fields in the Staff Client patron profile

o   Go to System Preferences in the Staff Client

o   Search for intranetusercss

o   Edit the Intranetusercss and add the following lines:

#dobhidden {display:none;}

#genderhidden {display:none;}

o   Click the Save all preferences button

How can I reset a forgotten password?

We have implemented a function allowing patrons to reset their password from the OPAC home page. Using industry practice for self-service password reset, it will email the patron a personalised link which they can use to change their password. 

This password reset option can be added to the list of useful links in the OPAC sidebar which are specified in the opacnav system preference.

Patrons who have forgotten their passord and click on the password reset link are prompted for their email address and the email is sent to them. When they follow the link in the email they are prompted to change their password.

To implement this feature:

1. log in to the Koha Staff Client
2. click on Administration
3. click on Global System Preferences 
4. click on the OPAC tab and locate the opacnav system preference.,
5. Add the following HTML to your list of links specify the password reset link:

<a href="/password_reset.php" title="password reset" alt="password reset" target="_blank">Reset your password</a>

For example:

The following code ...