Royal Veterinary College chooses Koha open source library management system, hosted and supported by PTFS Europe.

Koha Library Management System

With over 15,000 systems worldwide, Koha is one of the most widely used library management systems (LMS) in the world. Koha is entirely web-based for both staff and public functions. This helps make the system light, easy to use, easy to deploy and easy to manage.

Koha’s impressive feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. It includes modules for circulation, cataloguing, acquisitions, serials, course reserves, user management, interlibrary loans, and more.

Aspen Discovery

Designed around the users’ browsing experience, this open source and highly featured discovery tool integrates the library catalogue, e-content, photographic libraries, websites, open access databases and more, bringing all library resources together via a single search.

Aspen Discovery provides complete integration with an organisation’s underlying library management system and eContent Providers while also offering administrators a high degree of custom configuration.

The library can create curated collections, placards and collection spotlights to highlight specific areas of interest and direct the users to additional resources. In addition to all of this, Aspen Discovery also offers web builder functionality which allows the library to use the system to easily create their own web presence.

Louise Avie, Library Resources Manager at RVC said:

“After researching various systems we chose Koha because it’s open source, has wide-ranging functionality, a customisable and easy to use staff interface, plus extensive reporting.
We opted for the Aspen Discovery OPAC with the aim of exploiting the array of customisation options and features to make eResources more discoverable and improve user experience and engagement. Initial feedback has been very positive – we are excited to see how this progresses.”

Sam Goldsmith, Business Development Manager at PTFS Europe said:

“We are delighted to be working with RVC. Their Koha LMS will be providing excellent back office library support for staff whilst Aspen brings a colourful and engaging portal to their students. The combination of Aspen and Koha really brings the library service to the forefront of the student experience.”

About PTFS Europe 

PTFS Europe has a vision to make technology easy for libraries. We focus on enabling library users through high-quality, open-source software solutions. Our way of working is characterised by listening, finding solutions, reliable delivery and above all open communication. Our highly skilled team has a friendly and approachable style in delivering our quality implementation and support services.

We proudly work with customers across all UK library sectors, including public, academic, health, governmental, museum, law and special libraries. The reason so many customers continue to choose us is that we solve problems, we don’t sell software. When libraries join us as a customer, they are gaining the expertise of our developers, trainers, data migration experts, and experienced account managers to support them throughout the journey. As an ISO27001 accredited company, you can also rely on the quality and integrity of the support we’re providing.

More information on PTFS Europe: www.ptfs-europe.com 

Any questions? Please contact Sam Goldsmith, Business Development Manager sam.goldsmith@openfifth.co.uk

About Royal Veterinary College

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is one of the world’s leading specialist institutions of veterinary medicine, biosciences and veterinary nursing. RVC is ranked as the world’s number one veterinary school in the QS World University Rankings 2024.