22 Apr., Online | Koha Training – Adding to the catalogue
Last updated on: 9th April 2026| 31st March 2026 | Open Fifth
For 2026 we’ve introduced a new online programme of live, expert-led training from Open Fifth. This programme has been designed to meet the need for flexible training options for Koha libraries, whether you’re a new starter seeking a comprehensive foundation or a seasoned user looking to sharpen your Koha admin skills. In addition to guided group learning, attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own related scenarios for review.
Adding to the catalogue, 22 April
Zoom session, 11:00-12:00 (BST)
Learn how to keep your Koha catalogue up-to-date and all of the bibliographic record need-to-knows for confident cataloguing. Our senior trainer Aude Charillon is hosting an interactive masterclass for adding to the Koha catalogue, perfect for staff new to cataloguing.
Cost per session £95pp (exc. VAT). Reduced rate of £340pp when booking all four sessions.
Register for your place here, or reach out to [email protected] for more information.
What you will gain from the session:
- Confidence in keeping your catalogue up-to-date
- Knowledge of the easy ways to add new items and bibliographic records
- An understanding of the bibliographic record Edit screen.
Recommended for individuals who need to update the catalogue.
We will cover the following Koha functionality:
- Applying an item status
- Adding items
- Editing bibliographic records
- Adding bibliographic records via Z39.50
- Adding Fast Add records.
Prerequisite knowledge and Koha permissions:
- Attendees should know how to log on to their organisation’s Koha staff interface and how to search the catalogue.
- A basic understanding of library cataloguing will be useful (this is not a MARC cataloguing course).
- You should have permissions related to viewing the catalogue (catalogue), modifying bibliographic records and holdings (within editcatalogue: at least edit_catalogue, edit_items, fast_cataloging); this corresponds to access to the catalogue and to the cataloguing module.
Other training sessions available in this programme:
