Migração de dados entre sistemas gerenciadores de biblioteca : uma experiência do software PHL para o Koha na Biblioteca da Escola de Administração Pública

Abstract

For the updating of the library, one of the processes is the choice of software that manages the activities of the library. The conversion between library management systems requires planning, since different systems may not share the same standards. In this context, the present study presents the migration of data from the PHL system to Koha, carried out at the Graciliano Ramos Library of the National School of Public Administration, through the research project developed by the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology. The methodology used was based on the modules offered by Koha to receive PHL data in 5 stages: data migration from journals, catalog, authorities, users and last circulation. With this, a data migration model was developed, which, although specific to PHL / Koha, can be adjusted for other systems, many aspects are common in library systems. Therefore, as this process requires the participation of professionals who know the data and its specificities, the presence of librarians in the elaboration of the model is important for a concise and effective data migration.