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A Review of Literature on Koha Open Source Integrated Library Management System for Library Resources Management
(Bayero Journal of Education in Africa, 2024) Yahaya Aliyu Ismaila; Prof. Abdulsalam A. Salam; Abdul Hadi Ayodeji; Oluwaseun Bamidele; Ganiyat Bello
Koha, an open-source integrated library system (ILS), has significantly transformed library management practices since its inception in New Zealand in 1999. This study aims to review and analyze the literature on Koha adoption in the management of information resources in the library for effective service delivery, and its global impact over the decade from. This paper seeks to provide a comprehensive evaluation of Koha's adoption, assessing its importance in modern library operations. The study review various literature from 2014- 2024 on aspects of Koha's adoption, implementation, and user experience dimensions. The study also examine how Koha has facilitated streamlined cataloging, circulation, acquisition, and serials management in libraries of different sizes and types worldwide. The review highlights the benefits of Koha, such as cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and community-driven development, which contribute to its growing popularity among academic, public, and special libraries. Furthermore, the study review published literature around the globe for clear understanding of the adoption of koha integrated library management system in the library operations.