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Create a library
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The installer will prompt to create the first library or branch if the sample libraries were not installed.

A library in Koha is the digital representation of a "physical" place. More libraries can be added later by going to Administration -> Libraries and groups.

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   Create library


1. **Library code:** code consisting of up to 10 letters.
2. **Name:** Official name of the library, as it is commonly known.
3. Click the *Submit* button to create a library.


For example:

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   Create library example


1. **Library code:** The regular expression that filters the acceptable inputs for library code only accepts up to 10 letters.
2. **Name:** The regular expression for this field will only accept letters and spaces.