From a2e6c16eccbd9c8e3963776fa34aba096322834c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Galen Charlton Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 09:29:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] start of release notes for 3.2 NOTE: this is not exhaustive; please send me additions for features you have written. Signed-off-by: Galen Charlton --- misc/release_notes/release_notes_3_2_0.txt | 102 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 102 insertions(+) create mode 100644 misc/release_notes/release_notes_3_2_0.txt diff --git a/misc/release_notes/release_notes_3_2_0.txt b/misc/release_notes/release_notes_3_2_0.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..180cbb4884 --- /dev/null +++ b/misc/release_notes/release_notes_3_2_0.txt @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ +RELEASE NOTES FOR KOHA 3.2.0 +======================================================================== + +New features +================== + + ACQUISITIONS + * the acquisitions module has been significantly revamped: + * support for hierarchical funds and budgets + * budget planning by calendar and item type + * vendor contract periods + + ADMINISTRATION + * significant usability enhancements to the system preferences + editor + * many additional granular permissions + + CATALOGING + * bulk item editing + * revamped inventory/stocktaking + * ability to export bibliographic information in CSV format + from the staff cart + * new quick spine lable print button + * support for temporary location and in-process item statuses + * usability enhancements to cataloging workflow: + * can now choose whether to edit items + after saving a bib record + * option to move an item from one bib to another + * option to delete all items attached to a bib + * ability to clone an item + + CIRCULATION + * ability to define library transfer limits + * email checkout slips + * option to enable alert sounds during checkin and checkout + * improvements in Koha's ability to express circulation policies + * option to charge fines using suspension days instead of money + * hold policies are now on the branch/itemtype/categorycode level + * renewal policies are now on the branch/itemtype/categorycode level + * ability to specify an expiration date for a hold request + when placing it via the staff interface or OPAC + * daily batch job to cancel expired holds + * improvements to interface to change the priority of hold + requests for a bib in the staff interface + * new messaging system for patron records, allowing an unlimited + number of patron notes to be stored and managed + + OPAC + * additional patron privacy options + * numerious enhancements to the bib display XML templates + * per-patron OPAC search history, with ability for patrons + to manage the retention of their search history + * support for Syndetics, LibraryThing, and Babeltheque enhanced + content + * support for RIS and BibTeX export + + REPORTS + * guided reports can now take runtime parameters + + SERIALS + * can now specify the subscription end date, library location, + and grace periods + * option to automatically place hold requests for members of a + serials routing list + * numerous bugfixes + + STAFF INTERFACE + * the cart has been added to the staff interface + * enhanced patron card and item label creator + * support for XSLT templates in the staff bib details display + + WEB SERVICES AND INTERFACE + * integration with SOPAC, including support for various + web services defined by the ILS-DI recommendation + * support for CAS single sign-on + * improvements to OAI-PMH support + +Documentation +================== +As of Koha 3.2, the Koha manual is now maintained in DocBook. + +Credits +================== +We thank the following libraries who are known to have sponsored +new features in Koha 3.2: + + * Aix-Marseille Universities, France + * BrailleNet (http://www.braillenet.org/) + * BULAC, France (www.bulac.fr) + * East Brunswick Public Library, East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA + * Foundations Bible College & Seminary, Dunn, North Carolina, USA + * Hochschule für Jüdische Studien, Heidelberg, Germany (www.hfjs.eu) + - XSLT changes to display 880 fields + * Howard County Library, Maryland, USA (http://www.hclibrary.org/) + * MassCat, Massachussetts, USA + * Middletown Township Public Library, Middletown, New Jersey, USA + * Northeast Kansas Library System, Kansas, USA + * Plano Independent School District, Plano, Texas, USA + * SAN Ouest Provence, France + * vokal (Vermont Association of Koha Automated Libraries), + Vermont, USA + * www.digital-loom.com -- 2.20.1