Thursday, 24 September 2015

TWO-DAYS WORKSHOP ON KOHA


REPORT ON TWO-DAYS WORKSHOP ON KOHA
Date(22.9.2015 – 23.9.2015)
Two days workshop on Koha open source software was conducted for I and II M.L.I.Sc students on 22.9.2015 and 23.9.2015.
Day 1:22.9.2015(Tuesday)
          The first day programme on Koha open source software was conducted in CDF smart class room. The inauguration started with silent prayer, followed by welcome address by G.M.Abinaya II-M.L.I.Sc. The resource persons are Mrs.Sivagami, Technical Director, 2CQR Automation, Chennai and Mr.Sugavan Raj, Technical Consultant, 2CQR Automation, Chennai. They have given hands on experience in Koha. In the morning session they explained about Koha modules and in the afternoon session we practiced Koha modules in the internet lab.
Day 2: 23.9.2015(Wednesday)
          The second day of the programme was held in conference hall. In the morning session they explained about Koha administration and Koha tools and in afternoon session, we learnt how to install the Koha software. We also followed their instruction, commands and installed the open source Koha in our laptop.
The valedictory function was held at 3.00 P.M on the same day. It was started with prayer. V.Sadhana II-M.L.I.Sc welcomed the gathering for the valedictory function. Our Principal Dr.D.Kamalaveni gave the valedictory address and encouraged the students to extend their wings of knowledge in all dimessions. Some of the students gave their feedbacks about workshop. The Principal distributed the certificates to all the participants. Both practical and theoretical sessions were useful to gain knowledge on the software. The  two days workshop was found to be very useful for all the students.  The programme ended with vote of thanks by P.Kokila and National Anthem.