Integrations
MessageBee and Koha - Library Setup
Click here for Troubleshooting How does it work? MessageBee can send email, SMS, and/or phone messages, connected by a plugin. Koha notice templates are updated with YAML, indicating that it should be transmitted to MessageBee, rather than sending ...
How to Update Plugins in Koha
If your library is using EDI plugins, do not update them to any versions starting with v4.0 until your Koha system has been upgraded to 25.11. For libraries on 25.05, most EDI plugins should be on v3.8.25. If you are on 25.05 and believe your EDI ...
Creating API Credentials for 3rd Party Integrations
There are two prerequisite system preferences for the API to be used that must be set to 'enable': RESTPublicAPI RESTOAuth2ClientCredentials Also, the URL for the API connection is: https://yourOPACurl/api/v1/ Example: ...
Single Sign-On Authentication Options for Koha
Koha offers several options for using external authentication services to allow users to sign in. Basics about SSO For setting up any SSO there are a few things that will make the process proceed smoothly: Communication between the partner and their ...
Patron Point and Koha - Library Setup
How does it work? Patron Point can send email, SMS, and/or phone messages. Similar to SIP users, an API patron/user allows third party integrations such as Patron Point to connect to Koha. The API patron will have permissions that allow it to ...
Hoopla Integration with Koha
An integration has been developed for Hoopla and Koha with thanks to the North East Kansas Library System. Nick, a developer with ByWater Solutions joins Kelly and Jessie to show the new integration, how libraries can set this up, and how patrons can ...
Overdrive Integration with Koha
An OverDrive integration with Koha will give patrons the ability to search for OverDrive records, place items on hold and checkout them out in your Koha catalog. Tutorial Video: <br> OverDrive Set-Up There are some key pieces of information ...
Batch Search Plugin for Koha
The Batch Search plugin can perform a batch ISBN search in Koha. Batch Search Plugin The first step is to install the Batch Search plugin. Then, in Administration > Manage plugins, you will click the Actions button for this plugin and select "Run the ...
Patron Passport Plugin for Koha
This plugin is available on the ByWater Solutions GitHub site, and currently needs to be configured by a ByWater team member. The plugin configuration does not live in the staff interface, but on the backend where it is not accessible to partners. ...
Scanned Barcode Prefixer Plugin for Koha
The Scanned Barcode Prefixer plugin allows libraries to automatically create and read prefixed barcodes - both for patron and item barcodes. For patron or item creation, the plugin automatically adds digits to the beginning of the card number or ...
EBSCO Discovery Service and Koha
EBSCO Discovery Service connects with Koha via a plugin and provides your users with a unified interface for catalog and discovery results. This video will show you how EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) integrates right into Koha to make searching ...
RFID and Koha
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to passively identify a tagged object. It is used in libraries to keep track of items checked out of the library. RFID There are a number of integrations a library can ...
Unique Gentle Nudge Plugin for Koha
This plugin automates the process of sending patrons to the Unique Management Services (UMS) collections service and updating those patrons in Koha. Gentle Nudge is a product offered by UMS to assist libraries with the recovery of overdue material ...
Novelist Integration with Koha
NoveList Select is a great way to recommend "read a-likes" to your patrons. It is an easy integration for a library to set this feature up in Koha for both the OPAC and staff interface. Integrating NoveList Select into Koha NoveList Select can be ...
Item Messages Plugin
The Item Messages plugin for Koha will enable libraries to add and edit notes/messages related to a specific item. These messages or notes can be added to the item through the "more detail" tab. This plugin is extremely helpful to libraries looking ...
Twilio Integration with Koha
Some of our partners subscribe to Twilio for SMS messages and phone notifications from Koha. If you are a ByWater Solutions partner and have a Twilio account, we can help you set up the connection. Twilio SMS Twilio sends the SMS notices that Koha ...
Paypal Plugin for Koha
PayPal Setup The steps below will walk you through setting up the PayPal business account. PayPal Business Account Set-Up: Log into your PayPal business account. Go to the Tools dropdown menu and select 'All Tools'. Choose Integrate API on the left ...
Connexion Client
Connexion Client is a third-party tool that allows catalogers to edit and manage records outside of the ILS. Using Connexion Client in Koha Below is a great partner tutorial video for anyone who is new to OCLC Connexion! We walk through how to import ...
Connecting Koha to Patron Point
Patron Point is a fully featured marketing automation platform, exclusively for public libraries, that connects with Koha allowing you to segment your patrons in any number of ways based on data and harness the power of automation in your day-to-day ...