[Koha-bugs] [Bug 31162] Add a clear cataloguing module home page

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https://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=31162

--- Comment #73 from David Nind <david at davidnind.com> ---
Hi Martin.

I've tested again and have some more feedback and comments.

Feedback - bring back the toolbar?
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Should we bring back the toolbar at the top (with Advanced editor, New record
and New from Z3950/SRYU buttons) rather than try fitting under the "New"
sub-heading?

Rationale:

-  While some styling is required, it looks a little "odd" to me as it is - I
don't think we have a dropdown button mingled with options in other areas as
part of a landing page.

- Familiarity for cataloguers - the key options used are in a familiar place.

Feedback - Rotating collections
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There doesn't appear to be a link to Rotating collections, unless this is
controlled by another system preference.

Some other comments
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1. I like the idea of the separate bugs for the breadcrumbs and the sidebar
changes - makes it easier to do a step at a time, rather than a large change
all in one bug.

2. Should there be a separate bug to move the permissions from tools to
editcatalogue?

3. Should there be a separate bug to move the system preferences from Tools (or
other areas) to Cataloging?

4. From Heather's comment #72, should we also have a separate bug to look at
the Administration settings? As a compromise (or first step) we could have an
option/link to "Catalog administration" or "Catalog configuration", or
something similar.

5. The tools currently have a description in their old location on the tools
page. Do we need these, or do we have a way of adding a tooltip with the
description? We don't on the staff interface home page, so maybe there is not
an issue.

6. Some tools are also used for authorities (such as Batch record deletion,
Batch record modification, Export data, Stage MARC records for import). Just
trying to think about how we would approach these if we adopt this approach for
other modules - do we split these tools (separate out the cataloging vs
authority parts), make an arbitrary decision on where they should be, or have a
way for the breadcrumbs/URLs to recognise what area we are in (Cataloging,
Authorities, etc) and then reflect that? Probably thinking too far ahead at the
moment....

Testing notes
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1. Enable the StockRotation and EnableAdvancedCatalogingEditor (so that these
appear).
2. Check that there are no cataloguing-related tools under the tools menu.
3. Check that all the option links work as expected:
   . New record
   . New from Z39.50/SRU
   . Advanced editor
   . All the other cataloguing tools
4. Check that all the items previously on the tools page are now on the new
cataloging home page (new section shown in brackets):
  - Batch item deletion (Batch editing)
  - Batch item modification (Batch editing)
  - Batch record deletion (Batch editing)
  - Batch record modification (Batch editing)
  - Automatic item modifications by age (Automation)
  - Export data (Export)
  - Inventory (Reports)
  - Label creator (Tools)
  - Barcode image generator (Tools)
  - Quick spine label creator (Tools)
  - Rotating collections (---Not currently shown---)
  - Stock rotation (Automation)
  - MARC modification templates (Batch editing)
  - Stage MARC records for import (Import)
  - Staged MARC record management (Import)
  - Upload local cover image (Tools)
5. Check that the grouping of the various cataloging tools makes logical sense
to you - suggestions welcome on categorising!

NOTES:
- Breadcrumbs and page URLs will be changed in bug 31556
- The sidebar menu will be changed in bug 31417

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