Libraries and Groups

• Click on 'Libraries and groups'
• TIP: The terms 'Library' and 'Branch' are interchangeable in Koha.
• You can click the 'Edit' link, next to each library, to make changes.

Add a new Group

A single branch library does not need to utilize the Group(s) feature.

Group(s) are used to divide your library system into categories. If, for example, you have one main library and several branch libraries, you might set up an "M" (Main) group and a "B" (Branch) group, with descriptions "Main Library" and "Branch Libraries." Another example is a library system which is divided into regions. You can create the "North Region" group, which contains libraries A, B, and C and the "South Region" group, which contains libraries D, E, and F.

TIP: Start by adding your Groups/Categories (if you have any) before adding Libraries.

• To add a new group click 'New Group'
  • IMPORTANT: Right now category type is still in development.
• Enter the group information

Add a new Library/Branch

• To add a new library or branch click 'New Library'
• Enter the Library Code
  • TIP: Give each library a unique and easily-remembered code (maximum of four characters). This code will be used in Koha's database to identify each library.

• Enter all other information related to the library
• Click 'Submit'
• Your library will now be added to the list