We just went from Sirsi to Voyager.  Different systems, but same scenario.

I begged and the 'powers that be' agreed to maintain Sirsi until June 30th
so that I could create all journal orders and attached records.  Our open
orders did migrate to the new system (of course they have to be 'tweaked'
somewhat), but no checkin records did.

We are continuing to checkin using Sirsi as I work alphabetically through
our currently received subscriptions list.  As I complete order fixing and
subscription pattern creation, we checkin that alphabetic letter in on the
new system.  I haven't removed the checkins from Sirsi, because that will
be automatically done when we stop Sirsi.

I talked with other libraries that created subscription checkin 'on the
fly' before deciding to go alphabetically.

Debbie Harrell
Ingram Library, State University of West Georgia
phone: 770-836-6498
fax: 770-836-6626
<dharrell@WESTGA.EDU>

On Mon, 3 Jan 2000, Susan E. Sturgeon wrote:

> We are about to switch from the MicroLinx to the Innovative check-in
> system.  We are in the period of time between when our data has been
> extracted and when the III system comes up.  We need advice on what would
> be the best method for checking in during the interim.  Also would like to
> have an idea of what data actually transfers.  Need to talk to anyone who
> has done this.  Thanks.  Susan
>
> SUSAN STURGEON
> SERIALS DEPARTMENT
> SALEM STATE COLLEGE LIBRARY
> 352 LAFAYETTE ST.
> SALEM MA 01970
> NEW E-mail address:susan.sturgeon@salem.mass.edu