Creating a New Branch in Koha

A new branch can be added to Koha at any time.

Adding a Branch

Go to Administration > Libraries. An option to add a new branch will exist on the top of the page. Then the form will appear. The only required fields are Library code and Library Name.

Remember when creating a new code in Koha, it should be limited to 10 characters or less, all in caps and with no spaces or special characters.

The library name will be what is displayed throughout Koha and displayed in the OPAC. The address fields can be filled out. These fields will be used in the Notices and Slips module as well as the OPAC. The OPAC information box will allow a library to provide any information about this branch to be displayed in the OPAC or in the Notices and Slips. A pickup Location is essential if your library would like patrons to be able to choose this branch for pickups.

Notes

If the new branch will be circulating items, a library need to add circulation rules associated with this branch. Once the branch is created, this branch will appear in the Circulation and Fine rule matrix.

When cataloging new items for this branch, staff will need to assign these items to this new branch. If the library is looking to move items to this new branch, the Batch Item Modification tool can be used to change the Home/Holding Branch.

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