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RE: [Koha-devel] MARC to MARC field Mappings in KOHA 3
by Bruffey, Mark 10 Nov '05

10 Nov '05

> >Actually, Koha does allow you to specify 'see also' fields for searching, >allowing you to search across as many related fields as you want. I don't think I was aware of the "see also" functionality. If I can get that to work, I might be able to skip field mappings! Thanks Josh. Mark

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MARC to MARC field Mappings in KOHA 3
by Bruffey, Mark 10 Nov '05

10 Nov '05

Hi All! Please pardon me if my question is a little vague. This is because it's been some time since I installed a test version of KOHA I am currently using. I can't remember the exact version, but it was the latest version as of Jan 19, 2005. Anyhow, as I recall, KOHA did not offer much flexibility either in the fields searched or in the fields displayed following a user search. This limitation meant that I would have to export several different fields and subfields from my existing MARC records into different fields and subfields (some merges required) in the MARC records that KOHA would read/display--quite complicated for me. My question is, does KOHA 3 offer more flexibility in displayed fields? I would like to be able to select any field I want to be searched and displayed to the user following the search. This would hopefully reduce or eliminate the need for complex intermediate steps when preparing marc records for import into KOHA. Thanks, Mark PS. After upgrading to FC4 (from FC3), I cannot search KOHA without errors (notify admin). Is there a known issue after FC4 upgrade, by chance? I do NOT have SELinux enabled. Thanks. L. Mark Bruffey Director Library Services Central Baptist Theological Seminary 900 Forestview Lane N Plymouth MN 55441 763 417 8264 mbruffey(a)centralseminary.edu <mailto:mbruffey@centralseminary.edu> Central Seminary www.centralseminary.edu <http://www.centralseminary.edu> Fourth Baptist Church www.fourthbaptist.org <http://www.fourthbaptist.org> WCTS Radio AM 1030 Online www.centralseminary.edu/wcts <http://www.centralseminary.edu/wcts> *************************************** Have you experienced the good news? "Every one who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved!" [Romans 10:13] ***************************************

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Roadmap for 3.0
by Rachel Hamilton-Williams 08 Nov '05

08 Nov '05

Hi ya, I was looking for the Roadmap for 3.0, and found the wiki http://www.saas.nsw.edu.au/koha_wiki/index.php?page=KohaRoadmap3.0 But I thought Joshua you'd done something as well as an outline for the release. By any chance could someone point me in the direction of that document, and I would think an update would be good (as we are only 2 months from Paul's go live)? Cheers Rachel -- ----------------------------- Rachel Hamilton-Williams General Manager Katipo Communications Ltd Phone: +64-4-934 1285 Mobile: 021 389 128 E-mail: rachel(a)katipo.co.nz Web: www.katipo.co.nz

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Re: [Koha-devel] Non-MARC data entry
by Rachel Hamilton-Williams 07 Nov '05

07 Nov '05

> You will need to be a bit more specific about what you mean by > "suitable". Libraries (particularly public libraries) already use Koha > for DVD's and a range of media - including cataloguing websites etc > as well. > > > I mean, can it be configured to catalogue such features as certificate, > region, language, subtitles etc without the system wanting an ISBN for them? Yep sure - there is no requirement for an ISBN- it's not a required field Cheers Rachel -- ----------------------------- Rachel Hamilton-Williams General Manager Katipo Communications Ltd Phone: +64-4-934 1285 Mobile: 021 389 128 E-mail: rachel(a)katipo.co.nz Web: www.katipo.co.nz

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New version of French Koha manual
by Stephen Hedges 06 Nov '05

06 Nov '05

The French-language Koha users guide, "Manuel dutilisation de Koha," is now available in DocBook xml, html, pdf, and OpenDocument formats in the General Information section of http://www.kohadocs.org. (Thanks to Thommy Malmström for the tips on OpenOffice.org version 2.0!) -- Stephen Hedges Skemotah Solutions, USA www.skemotah.com -- shedges(a)skemotah.com

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Non-MARC data entry
by Ben Goodger 06 Nov '05

06 Nov '05

Hi, Is there a method of entering data in Koha without MARC? If not, are there any plans for implementing one? Also, are there plans for making Koha suitable for DVDs, VHS tapes etc? -- Ben Goodger http://www.getfirefox.com/ http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ http://www.openoffice.org/

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Request
by Linda R 06 Nov '05

06 Nov '05

Hi, I'm considering doing a study of open source library software, perhaps to install open source software in one or a few local elementary schools that have no library software, to see whether the software is cost-effective and useful, compared to proprietary software. Does anyone know of any similar studies? That is, - Do you know of any schools that are using open source library software? - Are you aware of any studies of using open source library software (in schools)? - Are you aware of any studies where someone installed open source software in elementary schools (or other organizations) and studied its ease of use, functionaltiy (e.g., cataloging and circulation), and cost compared to other open- and closed-source library systems? Please reply off-list to me at "lindamarcella at yahoo.com". Thank you, Linda __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

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problème de migration
by LAURIN Arnaud 03 Nov '05

03 Nov '05

Bonjout, je travailles actuellement sur une migration de documents pour notre bibliothèque . je croise des difficultés par rapport à la localisation des exemplaires, apparement, sur la grille de catalogage, tout m'a l'air correct, mais par contre lorsque je vais verifier sur ma base de donnée (dans la table items) certains champs ne sont pas remplis . comme le champs "location", le champs "barcode" et le champs "holdingbranch" . en ce qui concerne la localisation, je me suis rendu compte que dans notre script d'import, le champs 995 $e (localisation de l'exemplaire si je ne me trompe pas ???) n'est pas traitée. donc, dois-je relancer le sript d'import des notices, mais cette fois-ci en prenant en comptele champs 995 $e, ou bien y'a t' il un moyen de corriger les tables grace au script rebuildnonmarc ????? Merci d'avance arnaud Laurin (ouest-provence).

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Re:[Koha-devel] koha head and prog templates
by Joshua Ferraro 30 Oct '05

30 Oct '05

Hi all, Paul, Owen some Katipo folks and I discussed PROG templates on IRC earlier this week. The problem is that for a programmer, it's nice to have a more full-featured template to work with when programming, but for a template maintainer it's difficult to keep up with changes using an already complex template. I think Paul's third suggestion, to improve the useability of the PROG template is the best direction for 3.0. So ... what we need to discuss is what should be included in the PROG to make them easier for a programmer to use while still keeping their function as a template designer framework. Paul has proposed the following: > Every template system could be described by the following elements : > - a header, on top of the page. > - a menu, on top of the page too or on the left. > - a navigator bar, saying what we did before (Koha >> cataloguing >> > serials >> add subscription for example), with link to go "up". > - the main part of the page (the content) > - the footer. > This works for me ... if there are no objections from our template maintainers than I'd say let's work on getting these elements into the PROG templates. Cheers, -- Joshua Ferraro VENDOR SERVICES FOR OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE President, Technology migration, training, maintenance, support LibLime Featuring Koha Open-Source ILS jmf(a)liblime.com |Full Demos at http://liblime.com/koha |1(888)KohaILS > I've just donwloaded the PROG templates owen made, and have some comments. > > They are not nice. But that's not a problem. they are not supposed to be > nice ;-) > The main problem, according to me is that they are poor in useability. > > So, what to do ? > we can : > - Continue with prog, but I would not be happy at all with this solution > - Drop them and go on with default. I would not really be happy with > this solution either, as I agree that Koha 3.0 would not be nicer than > 2.2 if we don't change the templates ! > - Try to improve useability of PROG ? that's probably a way to follow. > in my idea, the PROG templates should give a framework for template > designers AND, through a stylesheet, be the default templates. > > My opinion is based on the number of templates the librarian interface > has (more than 100). I think it would be better to have strong, nice, > stable and maintained templates for librarian interface, plus a > framework for libraries that want specific ones. > > I've seen some specific templates made by katipo, that are really nice. > maybe liblime has some too. We should choose one and go with it, I think. > > my suggestion : > Every template system could be described by the following elements : > - a header, on top of the page. > - a menu, on top of the page too or on the left. > - a navigator bar, saying what we did before (Koha >> cataloguing >> > serials >> add subscription for example), with link to go "up". > - the main part of the page (the content) > - the footer. > > If we divide the PROG templates in those 5 parts i think we would have > something useable AND easy to make evolve. > > However, i'll follow RM decision ;-) > > (if you think this mail contains things unordered ideas, questions, > thoughts... I fully agree ;-) ) > -- > Paul POULAIN > Consultant indépendant en logiciels libres > responsable francophone de koha (SIGB libre http://www.koha-fr.org) > > > ------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.Net email is sponsored by the JBoss Inc. > Get Certified Today * Register for a JBoss Training Course > Free Certification Exam for All Training Attendees Through End of 2005 > Visit http://www.jboss.com/services/certification for more information > _______________________________________________ > Koha-devel mailing list > Koha-devel(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/koha-devel > > ----- End forwarded message -----

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News Updates on Koha.org
by Russel Garlick 30 Oct '05

30 Oct '05

Hi everyone, Just a note about two new news items on http://www.koha.org Doctor Internet Recommends Koha 31 Oct 2005 http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/102405internet.html Horowhenua Public Library Goes Live With Koha 2.2 29 Oct 2005 http://www.katipo.co.nz/about-us/news/nr1130530255.shtml If you have an item of Koha news that you would like to share with the community, then please send it through to kohaweb(a)support.katipo.co.nz. Have a good week, Cheers -- Russel Garlick Operations Manager Katipo Communications Ph: +64 4 934 1285 Fax: +64 4 934 1286 Mob: +64 27 537 1377 Skype: russelgarlick Web http://www.katipo.co.nz

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