The document provides an update on Koha 3.2, including that an alpha release was issued in early February with a beta planned for early March and general release by late March or early April. It lists features in the new release such as a rewritten acquisitions module, cart functionality, and improved reports. Additional planned features include new circulation options and improved OAI-PMH support. The OPAC is slated to include patron privacy preferences and integration of content from Syndetics, LibraryThing, and Babeltheque. Help with translations and documentation, as well as identifying bugfixes, is requested.

1. Update on 3.2 presented at Code4Lib 2010 22 February 2010 Galen Charlton, 3.2 Release Manager

2. Where we’re at Alpha released on 3 February Plan to release beta first week of March General release late March or early April Mostly in bugfixing mode now – and that includes you!

3. Features, features, features Rewrite of acquisitions module Batch item change Cart in staff interface XSLT bib details and results display in staff interface and OPAC Guided reports parameter

4. More features? Rewrite of spine label and patron card support New circulation options fine days more messaging options Better OAI-PMH support

5. OPAC Patron privacy – patron control of privacy preferences Search history Support for Syndetics, LibraryThing, and Babeltheque enhanced content

6. “We gotta use this thing?” New system preferences editor Documentation – now with DocBook!

7. How to help Translations – http://translate.koha.org / Documentation Bugfixes