Configuring general preferences

And finally we turn our attention to configuring other general Koha features:

  • Messaging: Is related to how Koha communicates with patrons
  • Security: How access to the OPAC and the staff client is secured
  • Search: How catalog search can be tailored to a Library's needs

Configuring messaging preferences

Libraries need to communicate with patrons for a variety of reasons—to inform them of account creation, or of upcoming events, or to remind them of overdue items.

Sometimes patrons too need to communicate with libraries, for instance to request a change in their address, or to make a purchase suggestion.

Koha can send messages to patrons via e-mail or SMS. Most Koha libraries use e-mail. We are already familiar with setting ...

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