What is Libki?
Libki is a cross-platform pc reservation booking and time management system designed to allow time limited access to computers on a network.
Libki is ideally suited for use in locations where a controlled computing environment is paramount such as public access systems, libraries, school computer laboratories and more!
It consists of two parts, the Libki server, and the Libki client.
The Server
The Libki server utilizes a web-based administration system that can be accessed from any networked pc via a web browser.
From the web administration one can create and delete users, change the amount of time left on an account, send or leave a message for a user, log out and/or ban users, and see which client computers are available and which are currently being used.
The Client
The Libki client is cross-platform and runs on many operating systems including Microsoft Windows and Linux.
The Libki client features a counter to let the user know how many minutes are left, and the ability to log off early. Any unused minutes can be used at any other computer running the Libki client.
The Libki client can be set to log off from the operating system, or even reboot the computer when a user logs off from the Libki client.
About
Libki is a Free Open Source kiosk management system, with a web-based administration system and a cross-platform client. Libki also features single sign-on integration with the Koha ILS, which is also FOSS.
Libki is ideally suited for use in locations where a controlled computing environment is paramount such as public access systems, libraries, school computer laboratories and more!
Features
- Free Open Source Software
- Web-based administration
- Web-based reservation system ( also alerts users to open computers )
- Allow users to access computers on a walk up first-come-first-served basis, require reservations, or both!
- Cross-platform client
- SIP2 Authentication ( single sign-on with your SIP2 compliant ILS )
- Intuitive, easy to use interface
Why Libki?
Web-based Interface: Libki’s administration interface is based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies: HTML, CSS and Javascript, making Libki a platform-independent solution. The administration system is web-based for easy use from any operating system, install once and access it from anywhere on your network.
Free Open Source Software: Libki is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). More information on the GPL can be found here.
No Vendor Lock-in: A great benefit of Open Source Software is the lack of vendor lock-in: anyone is free to install and use Libki themselves if the have the necessary skills, or they may purchase support or development services. For more information about obtaining support visit the support page.
Libki Client & Server Downloads
The Libki Kiosk Management System comes in two parts, the server and the client. The source code for both are available on BitBucket via git. The Windows version of the client is also available as a setup file.
Download the Libki Client for Windows
Server Installation
To install the Libki server, please reference the installation documentation available on the Libki wiki.
