How to use Item Search in Koha

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Item search is used to generate a list of similar items.  For example, a list of your New Books, a list of missing items, a list of on-order items, etc.

 

1. In the top menu of Koha, click the arrow next to Search and choose Item search

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2. Make your selections based on the list of items you are searching for. In this example, we will run a list of items in the Shelving Location Coming Soon.

 

3. Choose your library in the Home Library drop-down, e.g. Ahira Hall Memorial Library

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4. Choose Coming Soon in the Shelving Location drop-down

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5. Click Search

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6. At this point, you may either scroll through the list on the screen or export it to Excel by clicking the Export results to CSV button

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