Koha in WhatsApp

Prompt Koha OPAC .
Renew, remind, and search library resources.

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Librarian

Check in book returned by user in Koha.

Library User

Book return confirmation message in WhatsApp.

Dr. N. Raychoudhury
"AI4Library's Koha hosting service has transformed our library operations. The WhatsApp integration has significantly improved student engagement and improved our outreach among the students and faculty."
Dr. N. Raychoudhury
Librarian, City College Kolkata

WhatsApp for Library in 3 Steps

Enable SMS in Koha

WhatsApp notifications use some default SMS messages in Koha. Go to Koha Administration > Additional parameters > SMS cellular providers. Add New SMS Provider:

Name: koha-whatsapp

Domain: https://www.ai4library.com

Link Koha Database

If you are using a cloud MySQL or MariaDB provider, go to the console and look for connection. Get the connect string, database name, and password. Provide those credentials during your Koha-WhatsApp signup:

DatabaseHost: yourcollege.mysql.database.azure.com

DatabaseUser: yourdbuser

DatabasePassword: yourdbpassword

DatabaseName: yourdbname

Tell Your Users

Reach out to the Library Users in every department or class. Announce Koha-WhatsApp launch through messages. Add Koha-WhatsApp widget in college, university, or your organization's website.

Widget URL: https://www.ai4library.com/widget

Support: https://www.ai4library.com/support

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Engage with Library

2X LIBRARY USAGE

Streamline services via WhatsApp—empowering students, faculty, and staff.

Librarian

Search Books

prompt

Give me the list of top 10 books in the Economics department

Renew Books

prompt

Renew my book

Get Recommendations

prompt

How to get recommendations

Due Date Reminder

notification

Your book "Economics 101" is due in 3 days

Book Review

feedback

Please rate your experience with the book "Economics 101"

Library Hours

faq

What are the library opening hours?

Book Request

forms

I would like to request a new book

Simple Pricing

Basic

FreeOne month
  • WhatsApp Widget
  • 100 messages per month
  • 5,000 catalog items

Pro

₹35,000One year + GST
  • Koha Hosting
  • 1,500 messages per month
  • 30,000 catalog items
  • WhatsApp Widget
  • Database backup
  • Koha-WhatsApp

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