Refreshing Acquisitions: Lessons from Two Years of Planning, Mapping, and Migration Preparation

This presentation explores the process of planning a major refresh to Koha’s acquisitions module and the collaborative effort that lead the change.

Over the past two years, a dedicated workgroup conducted a comprehensive analysis to evaluate current limitations and identify opportunities for improvement. The team focused on organizing requirements across all types of libraries, documenting workflows, and designing a roadmap for modernization. Key components of the work included writing transition plans, developing data mapping strategies, and preparing migration scripts to ensure that existing acquisitions data could move accurately into the refreshed system.

Attendees will learn how the workgroup structured its long-term planning effort, coordinated with the community, and translated complex acquisitions processes into practical worflows. The session will provide an overview and roadmap for deployment.