Data Migration from Libsys to Koha ILS: An Experimental Study

Authors

  • Sambhunath Sahoo
     Central Library, Tezpur University, Tezpur – 784028, Assam
  • Mukesh Saikia
     Central Library, Tezpur University, Tezpur – 784028, Assam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2019/v56i2/141234

Keywords:

Data Extraction, Data Validation, Data Migration, Data Transformation, ILMS, Koha, Library Automation, Libsys

Abstract

Library automation is one of the primary activities of all kinds of libraries. In this paper, we are focusing on academic library system. For library automation, academic libraries are using some Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) software that may be proprietary or open source. The question of data migration emerges when library administrators think of moving from an existing ILMS to a new ILMS. This paper aims to present a systematic approach for data migration from existing ILMS (Libsys) to a new ILMS (Koha) and it has been successfully experimented at Tezpur University library system. The study found that both bibliographical data and patron data in the new system (Koha) are identical with existing system (Libsys).

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Published

2019-04-30

How to Cite

Sahoo, S., & Saikia, M. (2019). Data Migration from Libsys to Koha ILS: An Experimental Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 56(2), 85–90. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2019/v56i2/141234

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Volume 56, Issue 2, April 2019

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Received 2019-01-10
Accepted 2019-04-24
Published 2019-04-30