Hello Leslie We use the Acquisitions function and are very happy with its functionality. Different libraries in different parts of the world acquire their books by different means. Koha Acqusitions is designed and well organised for a library where orders are placed several months in advance of publication. Koha Acquisitions takes splendid care of the budget over a number of different item lines. We always know, throughout the year, pretty exactly how much we have spent, how much we have committed and how much budget remains in each of the budget lines. Acquisitions has some very sophisticated programming that takes care of the recommended retail price (which we use as the replacement price), various and variable discounts from different suppliers, variable exchange rates, postage and transport costs, local taxes and still comes out with the right price that we actually pay for each item. And it adjusts the budget accordingly. This functionality is extremely important to us, and it works well. Please, American librarians, don't badmouth something you don't know and use. Rosalie Blake Head of Libraries Horowhenua Library Trust Leslie Gonzalez wrote:
Does anyone out there use the acquisitions function of KOHA? I've been calling libraries in the U.S. that use KOHA and so far they all tell me that they don't use the acquisitions. Several have told me, "they've heard it leaves a lot to be desired," but can't give me a specific reason why. Any feedback? Thanks, Leslie G.
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