Clean Imports, Standardized Catalogues: Fixing Frameworks and customizing MARC Structures for data rectification and data quality in Koha ILMS Environment
Author(s): Shiva Kanaujia Sukula, Amar Singh Yadav, Mamta Rani, Mahesh Chand,
Amit Kumar Deval, Om Prakash Gupta & Parveen Babbar
Abstract -Data migration is a necessity for libraries transitioning to Koha. It is a crucial step that seamlessly integrates all the bibliographic and transactional data a library has into an open-source Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). While migrating data, catalog records, user details, and transaction histories, among other things, are all transferred to Koha's ILMS. Since this is an automated process, it reduces the chances of errors being made manually and, at the same time, maintains data integrity. Thus, libraries can effectively utilise the advanced features of Koha. Without a doubt, data migration is a challenging task; however, it also presents an opportunity to address current issues and reorganize the library workflow. The paper reveals the library database as a place where data rectification was not only done but also was vital. There are quite a few library system upgrades during which a multitude of rectifications and enrichments of the catalogue can be performed. The paper sheds light on data rectification in Koha software, providing the reader with insight into this process. This paper highlights the challenges encountered during switch or data migration operations. Additionally, it addresses the issues in the library catalogue, the challenges and opportunities of data migration, and the various steps required during the data rectification process.
Keywords - Open-Source Software; KOHA, Library Management Software; Data Migration; Data Rectification
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.4.2025.1965
Cite This Article As:, Sukula, S.K. Yadav, A.S. Rani, M., Chand, M., Deval, A. K., Gupta, O.P. & Babbar, P. (2025) Clean Imports, Standardized Catalogues: Fixing Frameworks and customizing MARC Structures for data rectification and data quality in Koha ILMS Environment International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(4) 438-449. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1965 Page: 438- 449 Publication Date: 30 December 2025