Successfully migrating from an ILS to an OSLS involves a series of steps that we like to envision as an arc. Select a category to find appropriate OSLS adoption resources based on your progression through this arc.

• Defining OSLS (0)
• Introduction to Open Source (1)
• Koha features (0)
• Evergreen features (0)
• Overcoming fear of change (1)
• Overcoming fear of open source (3)
• Seeing the opportunities in an OSLS (3)
• How is using an OSLS different from using an ILS? (0)

• Comparing current and future costs (0)
• Performance Testing (3)
• Evaluating staffing needs in an OSLS environment (0)
• Exploring service provider options (0)
• Choosing the right OSLS (3)
• Choosing a support model (0)
• Setting up a test environment (0)

• Planning the migration (3)
• Data conversion (3)
• Data cleanup (0)
• Testing before go-live date (0)

• Getting Help from Service Providers (1)
• Implementing SIP (2)
• Project Management (1)
• Training (1)
• Going live (1)

• Staffing (1)
• Hardware (1)
• Hosting (0)
• Support options (1)
• Dealing with software updates (0)

• Developers (7)
• Managing Software Development Projects (1)
• Software Requirements (5)
• Writing specifications (0)
• Co-sponsoring development (3)
• Working with the development community (4)

• Empowering staff (0)
• Committing to continuous improvement process (2)