Migration from SOUL to Koha: a Learning Experience

Kumar, Vimal Migration from SOUL to Koha: a Learning Experience., 2019 . In Application of Koha in Libraries of the Indian Subcontinent: Proceedings of IndKoha 2019, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, 23-24 February 2019. [Conference paper]

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English abstract

Migration from legacy library automation systems to Koha is a challenging task and requires good homework and teamwork. The migration process and management of Open Source library management system offer a good learning experience for library professionals. The article goes through the challenges and learning opportunities offered by the migration process to Koha by utilizing the expertise of in-house library staff at Mahatma Gandhi University Library.

Item type: Conference paper
Keywords: Koha, Data migration, SOUL, FOSS, Integrated Library Management System
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology > LQ. Library automation systems.
Depositing user: Vimal Kumar V.
Date deposited: 03 Mar 2019 18:11
Last modified: 03 Mar 2019 18:11
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/34019

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