[Koha-bugs] [Bug 10437] New: Greater flexibility on Marc Edit screen

http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=10437

            Bug ID: 10437
           Summary: Greater flexibility on Marc Edit screen
    Classification: Unclassified
 Change sponsored?: ---
           Product: Koha
           Version: 3.12
          Hardware: All
                OS: All
            Status: NEW
          Severity: enhancement
          Priority: P5 - low
         Component: Cataloging
          Assignee: gmcharlt@gmail.com
          Reporter: imingchan@yahoo.com.au
                CC: m.de.rooy@rijksmuseum.nl

Created attachment 18786
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Marc edit screen sample

Greater flexibility on Marc Edit screen, so tags omitted on bibliographic
frameworks can be added freely.  The current design requires all MARC tags to
be present!  This creates unnecessary scrolling up and down the screen, with
many tags that are not required for the item on hand (but maybe needed for
other items)!. 

I would suggest the following enhancement: 

1. Using spreadsheet/grid format (rows and columns) for data entry area, with
columns of (left to right): Tag, I1 (Indicator 1), I2 (Indicator 2) and Data. 
Depending on the preference setting, tabs 0 to 9 at top can be consolidated so
all data entry can be done on the same tab. 

2. Expert cataloguers can enter the 3-digit MARC tag number straight in the Tag
column.  If unsure, click on the dropdown arrow (positioned between the Tag and
I1 columns), where a new window will pop up allowing the cataloguer to select
from an "expandable tree" like below: 

- Title 
  > Main entry 
  > Added entry 
+ Author 
+ Imprint 
+ Notes 
+ Subjects 
+ Numbers 

Click on the required heading will automatically expand to the next level of
heading(s), if available.  Once the lowest level of heading has been selected,
pop-up screen will close.  The corresponding MARC tag and indicator(s) will
automatically inserted into the grid(s).  Indicator column(s) will be grayed
out for those tags that do not require data input.  The mouse cursor will move
to the next required data entry position. 

3. Once a MARC tag has been determined for a row/line, the cataloguer can enter
required subfield tag (i.e. $a) or press [Insert] key to display pop-up screen
with available subfield tag and corresponding headings.

4. Single or multiple subfield tags can be selected at the same time.  They
will be inserted back to the relevant line on the Marc edit screen (by the
order of the selection) after closing the pop up screen. 

5. For clarity, subfield tags should be presented in different colour to the
data text.  Depending on the preference, multipe subfields maybe entered all on
the same line or separate lines like now. 

5. For lengthy data, the size of the "cell" will automatically expand and text
wrapped (like MS Excel). 

6. For Leader, 006, 007 or 008 tags, "..." will appear like now that allow data
entry or edit of details.  For tags that require authority validation, perhaps
a "search glass" (or similar) will appear at end (far right) of the line.  The
cataloguer can click to check the heading.  Once done, perhaps a green tick
will replace the search glass.

7. Press [Tab] to move to the next line/tag (like MS Excel). 

8. To delete a line, simply highlight the required row (like MS Excel) and then
click [X]

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