Professional Koha Community Support Provider

Shou Yang Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Open Source Integrated Library Systems (ILS) Integration & Technical Services in Taiwan

About Us

Shou Yang Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to empowering libraries across Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region with mature open-source solutions. As a trusted Koha technical service partner, our team of seasoned library informatics consultants, system architects, and full-stack engineers assists higher education institutions, K-12 schools, government research centers, and specialized libraries in architecting agile, autonomous, and cost-effective library platforms.

In accordance with the open-source philosophy (GNU General Public License), we liberate libraries from vendor lock-in and high recurring licensing fees associated with legacy commercial systems. We guarantee institutions total ownership over their bibliographic and patron assets under global standards, backed by resilient enterprise-grade deployments and reliable support.

Koha Core Features & Standards

International Standards Compliance Native compliance with MARC21, UNIMARC, and ISO2709 formats, alongside standard Z39.50 / SRU protocols for seamless copy-cataloging.

All-in-One Integrated Architecture Comprehensive modules spanning Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation desks, Serials control, and a full-featured WebPAC discovery catalog.

100% Web-Based & Responsive Both administrative staff client and public WebPAC are completely responsive (RWD), requiring zero client-side installation.

Localization & High Extensibility Native Traditional Chinese interface, personalized shelves, reading histories, custom patron alerts, and seamless Single Sign-On (SSO).

Technical Labor & Professional Services

1. System Deployment & Server Configuration

Server environment planning (on-premises physical/virtual Linux hosts or secure cloud hosting)
Koha latest stable release installation and relational database performance tuning
SSL encryption configuration, firewall policies, and server-hardening security baselines

Deliverable: Fully operational production instance and staging/backup environments

2. Data Migration & Cleansing

Batch extraction, conversion, and field-mapping of legacy bibliographic records and item barcodes
Lossless migration of patron databases, historical circulations, fine balances, and suspensions
Authority control records consolidation and database relational integrity verification

Deliverable: Data audit reconciliation report and complete database migration

3. Customization & Hardware Integration

Traditional Chinese terminology localization and institution-specific customized field schemes
WebPAC UI/UX theme customization (integrating library emblems, school visual identities, and styling)
Single Sign-On authentication integration (SSO / LDAP / Google Workspace / SAML)
Standard SIP2 protocol integration with RFID self-checkout kiosks, book drops, and security gates

Deliverable: Customization source code packages and hardware interoperability test logs

4. Training & Knowledge Transfer

Role-based workflow training (tailored for Circulation staff, Catalogers, and Systems Administrators)
Production of customized illustrated user manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Pre-launch operational rehearsal drills and comprehensive on-site/remote go-live support

Deliverable: SOP manuals, training attendance logs, and walkthrough instructional video guides

5. Maintenance & Technical Support

Routine automated schedule backup monitoring and disaster recovery drill verifications
Security vulnerability patch deployment and major community version upgrade assistance
Dedicated engineering helpdesk support (telephone, email, and instant remote diagnostic assistance)

Deliverable: Annual maintenance logs, routine health-check reports, and ticketing summaries

6. Custom Reporting & Value-Added Integrations

Custom SQL query design (fulfilling Ministry of Education statistics and internal evaluation metrics)
Integration with external digital resource platforms or institutional discovery services (API)
Circulation analytics and interactive data visualization dashboards

Deliverable: Custom SQL report repository and API interoperability specifications

Target Institutions

Primary, Secondary & K-12 Schools Universities & Academic Research Institutes Government & Institutional Libraries Corporate, Medical & Special Libraries

Contact Us

Company Name Shou Yang Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Phone +886-2-8228-0288

Email service@sydt.com.tw

Website https://www.sydt.com.tw/

Service Region Taiwan & Asia-Pacific Region