[OPEN-ILS-DEV] importing records

[Raymond Norton]

Learning new things all the time :)

Maybe put my questions in the "Newbie Wiki"

Ian Bays wrote:
> Raymond,
> I am sure there are data vendors who will happily sell you records, but 
> if your collection is likely to reasonably match other publicly 
> accessible catalogues you might consider firing a file of ISBNs through 
> the free MarcEdit software to a Z39.50 target of your choice.
> 
> If your collection is modern then you should be able to collect the 
> ISBNs either from your data or barcode scanning and in worst case typing 
> them in. Must be easier than typing titles in accurately!
> 
> The MarcEdit tool can easily be set up to point to a Z39.50 target and 
> run in batch mode with the file.  The challenge is finding the "right" 
> target (similar material, with Z39.50 interface that works and won't 
> mind you cloning their records).  I think there is an open catalogue at 
> biblios.net or similar which is set up to be shared (others feel free to 
> chip in here).
> 
> You set it running and wait for the results.  You can use MarcEdit to 
> break, view, edit and remake the ISO2709 file.  I had to remove holding 
> tags from some records I harvested recently.
> 
> Then use your normal method of overlaying the MARC records on your 
> catalogue...
> 
> Good luck.
>