Integration of Koha Library Management System with Open-Source Tools for Customized Readers ID Card with QR Codes

Dr Nancy Waral L and Dr Usman Koya P T
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Dr Nancy Waral L: Librarian, College of Engineering Thalassery, Kerala
Dr Usman Koya P T: Librarian, Kerala University, All Saints’ College, Kerala

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2025, vol. 10, issue 6, 1307-1314

Abstract: This paper explores strategies to optimize the capabilities of the Koha library management software by integrating it with additional open-source tools. A key focus is on leveraging member data from the Koha database to design and produce reader tickets or identity cards embedded with QR codes, enhancing operational efficiency and user convenience. Engaging in a descriptive methodology, the paper scrutinizes Koha’s integration of TCPDF software with PHP and HTML for effective library organization and reader card customization. The results expose that the flexibility of open-source platforms like Koha significantly decreases operative costs while contributing solid features such as error-free data handling and unified functionality. Producing ID cards using TCPDF demonstrates Koha’s potential to support academic institutions by automating processes conventionally dependent on outward services. However, challenges include the necessity for programming expertise and alignment precision during customization. The paper suggests the need for improved knowledge in programming in PHP, HTML, and MySQL to maximize Koha’s functionality and integration. These findings underscore Koha’s role in transforming libraries into efficient, user-centered spaces.

Date: 2025
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