Koha+-+logging+in

Koha is our school library's Integrated Library System (ILS). This means it is the computer system that allows us and our patrons to keep track of library materials and checkouts.

There are two ways to access Koha: through the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and through the staff interface.

The OPAC allows all library patrons to search the catalog from any computer, and to log in and view their account details such as books they have checked out, as well as renew their materials. It can accessed by typing [|libraries.mvschool.com] into any Internet browser (or, if you are on a networked school computer, you can just type __libs__).

The staff interface is the one you, as a library worker, will normally use. This interface allows you to check out items to patrons, put items on hold for them, and access more details about their account. It can be accessed at [|libraries.mvschool.com:8080] (but usually, since you will be on a school computer, you can just type __libs:8080__). In order to log in, you will need the library volunteer login and password (the same one you use to log into school computers). Speak to Ms. Case, Mrs. Jenkins, or Mrs. Amy in the LS office if you do not remember the volunteer login and password.

__**Attention LS volunteers:**__ When you are logging in in the Lower School library, remember to change "My Library" to "MVS Lower School Lib." to set your location as the LS Library.