[Koha] Acquisitions

[Rosalie Blake]

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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