Rosalie Blake <rosalie@library.org.nz> 10/30/2008 12:28:08 PM >>> 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
Actually, I like the acquisitions module and wish I could use it. Unfortunately, I don't have an acquisitions budget and rely solely on donations. Lenora -- *************************************** Lenora A. Oftedahl, MLS MEPM StreamNet Regional Librarian Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission 729 NE Oregon St, Ste 190 Portland, OR 97232 503-736-3581 / ARIEL: 207.173.155.8 503-731-1260 FAX OFTL@critfc.org http://www.fishlib.org ************************************* "One by one, the penguins are stealing my sanity" ************************************** "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." --(Charles Schultz) ************************************** "The problem with adults is that they are contaminated by experience." --Kumi Naidoo, General Secretary and CEO of CIVICUS ************************************** 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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