[Koha] I'm trialling Koha and have some questions

[Dianna Roberts]

We recently downloaded Koha 2.2 to trial as a possible replacement for our
current library system, Dynix. We are a special library with a collection of
about 35,000 documents, a high proportion of which are serials which is why
we have been waiting for the Serials module to become available. 

I'm still muddling through setting up parameters and trying to understand
how everything works but so far I like what I see. However, we want to make
sure that we won't be losing any functionality by moving to Koha so it will
be a while before we make a firm decision.

In the meantime, I'm asking:
- does Serials have routing/circulation lists? 
- what are the search capabilities of Koha - e.g. proximity, Boolean, etc.
- is there an option to use synonyms e.g. color/colour?
- how are spine labels printed?
- is the wording of notices e.g. reminders, claims in Acquisitions and
Serials, done by the library or are they default?
- is there a facility for statistics-only checkouts i.e. photocopied
articles - the number issued?

I'd appreciate any feedback from anyone using serials. And/or from anyone
who has made the switch from another library system, commenting on benefits
or otherwise.

Regards,
Dianna Roberts 

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Dianna Roberts, Manager Information Center
Opus International Consultants, P O Box 12004, Wellington,
NEW ZEALAND
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