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How do I navigate the Koha dashboard?

Modified on: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:38

1. The Koha dashboard

Once logged in you will see the Koha dashboard. This will always be the first screen you see after logging in:

The Koha dashboard


2. Check your library site

Koha will retain the library site of the last site you selected. If you always work at the same site you should not have to ever change this setting:

Check your library site


3. Changing your library site

If you do need to change your library site then you can do so by clicking the library name to reveal the dropdown menu and clicking 'Set library':

Changing your library site


4. You'll see the 'Choose library' option, click to reveal the dropdown list and then select the library and click 'Submit':

You'll see the 'Choose library' option, click to reveal the dropdown list and then select the library and click 'Submit'


5. The main part of the screen shows you the Koha modules that are available to you:

The main part of the screen shows you the Koha modules that are available to you.


6. To begin with, you will only need to use the Circulation...

To begin with, you will only need to use the Circulation...


7. and Patrons modules - clicking the button will launch the module:

and Patrons modules - Clicking the button will launch the module


8. You can quickly navigate directly to the Circulation and Patrons modules by using the links in the top left-hand corner:

You can quickly navigate directly to the Circulation and Patrons modules by using the links in the top left-hand corner


9. The 'More' button allows for quick direct navigation to the rest of the modules:

The 'More' button allows for quick direct navigation to the rest of the modules


10. To return to the Koha dashboard (or main screen) either click 'Home' in the breadcrumb trail:

To return to the Koha dashboard (or main screen) either click 'Home' in the breadcrumbs


11. Or click the Koha logo:

Or click the Koha logo


 

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