Data migration: bulk check-in

Bulk check-in using .koc (Koha Offline Circulation) file is easy to use the method. It is helpful while Koha trial runs for data migration from the old version of Koha or other software. This method also can apply to other contexts. The following steps discuss how to prepare the .koc file for bulk import of check-in entries.

Data migration: importing of check-out entries from an old version of Koha

Restoration of an old version of a corrupted database to the latest version of Koha is a challenging task. Data migration from a running instance of an old version of Koha is comparatively easy. Porting of bibliographic records to MARC format, patron details and circulation details to CSV is possible. Then it can be imported into a new version of Koha.

This tutorial discusses the various stages in exporting of check-out (issue) details from the old version of Koha into latest version.

Data migration (Unicode) from Excel to koha

1. Save As the Excel file, 'Unicode' format.

2. Download and install EditPlus software.

3. Open the file using EditPlus

4. Save the file format as utf-8.

5. Use MARCEdit 'Delimited Text translator'to convert to MARC format.

Information courtesy:
Koustubha Kale
https://lists.katipo.co.nz/public/koha/2009-February/017107.html

Data migration from SOUL 1 to Koha

Data migration from SOUL version 1 to Koha involves following steps,

1. Export data from SOUL
2. Import data into WINISIS and Export in iso format
3. Converting the data into MARC 21 using MarcEdit software
4. Import records in Koha.

EXPORT DATA FROM SOUL ver. 1
Export data from SOUL in CCF format.
Change the extension of the file to .iso by right click on file and Rename.