I use the following definitions in my institution: A Fund is "a source of money" A budget period (now root budget) is "a quantity of money, from a source, for a period of time". Sub-budgets would then be library-derived allocations of a budget, based on whatever criteria the library needs. Does that jive with how everyone else conceptualizes Koha Acquisitions? Ian Walls Systems Integration Librarian NYU Health Sciences Libraries 550 First Ave., New York, NY 10016 (212) 263-8687 -----Original Message----- From: koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz [mailto:koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz] On Behalf Of Kohn, Karen Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:20 AM To: Koha list Subject: Re: [Koha] Budgets in 3.2 Acquisitions If I were to use this feature, the "root budget" would correspond with what I call a budget line. The fund and fund budget match the terminology I already use. The budget line is something like "Undergraduate Book Budget" and within that there are funds (for Psychology, Math, etc.) and each fund has a budget (a dollar amount). So the "root budget" structure makes sense, although the terminology is off. Karen Kohn Collection Development Manager Landman Library Arcadia University 450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 ph: 215-572-8528 fax: 215-572-0240 -----Original Message----- From: koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz [mailto:koha-bounces@lists.katipo.co.nz] On Behalf Of Owen Leonard Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 8:19 AM To: Koha list Subject: Re: [Koha] Budgets in 3.2 Acquisitions I don't work with Acquisitions as part of my job, so I'm curious: Is the concept of a "root budget" one that is familiar to users of acquisitions systems? If that is a familiar paradigm, is that the correct term? -- Owen -- Web Developer Athens County Public Libraries http://www.myacpl.org _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha@lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha@lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha ------------------------------------------------------------ This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. =================================