Koha Offline Circulation Tool

About

The Koha Offline Circulation Tool (KOCT) enables library staff to continue circulation operations (checkouts and checkins) when their netw

**Key Features:**
• **Offline Operation** - Continue checkouts and checkins during network outages
• **Local Storage** - Securely stores transactions in browser until sync
• **Batch Synchronization** - Uploads all offline transactions when network returns
• **Multi-language Support** - Available in English, Czech, German, Spanish, French, and Italian
• **Library System Integration** - Works with any Koha library management system
• **Data Export** - Download transaction logs for backup or manual processing

**How It Works:**
1. Configure your Koha server connection in the extension settings
2. During network outages, scan patron and item barcodes as usual
3. All transactions are stored locally and marked as "Pending"
4. When network returns, click "Send to Koha" to upload all transactions
5. Monitor the status column to verify successful synchronization

**Perfect For:**
• Public libraries with unreliable internet
• Academic libraries during maintenance windows
• Mobile circulation during events or remote locations
• Disaster recovery scenarios
• Any library needing circulation continuity

**Security & Privacy:**
• All data stored locally in your browser only
• Server credentials encrypted using browser security
• No data transmitted to third parties
• Open source and auditable code

**Compatibility:**
• Supports Koha versions 16.05 and newer
• Works with both CSRF-enabled (24.05+) and legacy Koha versions
• Compatible with all modern Chrome browsers

Originally developed as a Firefox addon, this Chrome extension provides the same reliable offline circulation capabilities that libraries worldwide depend on.