June 2005 - Koha - lists.katipo.co.nz

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by Vureas 30 Jun '05

30 Jun '05

We would like to install the free software for our small library. Can you help us with the installation procedures. Thanks for your kind support. _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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barcodes and importing marc
by Christopher M. Jones 29 Jun '05

29 Jun '05

I'm having the time of my life trying to get koha to put items into the catalog from an imported marc record. Below is the sample record with which I am working. I tried doing it from Cataloging->Import Mark. When I search from the cataloging module, I find the Marc record but there is no entry in the catalog. Perhaps a separate issue: I also tried using the bulkmarcimport.pl script, but it fails with DBD::mysql::db do failed: Access denied for user: 'kohaadmin@localhost' to database 'Koha' at /usr/local/koha/intranet/modules/C4/Biblio.pm line 331. koha.conf has correct settings, and everything else seems to work, so I'm not sure where else I need to put my settings for db access. Here's the record. =LDR 00945cam 2200277 a 4500 =001 00099991 =999 \\$aDSA STAFF/VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE THIS RECORD WITH THE APPROPRIATE ADDITIONS OF ACCESSION NUMBER AND BARCODE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE REMOTE CATALOGUING FACILITATOR. Delete this field once the numbers have been entered. =003 LaNoDSA =005 20050520235959.0 =008 921209s1993\\\\nyua\\\j\b\\\\001\0\eng\d =010 \\$a 92044335 =020 \\$a0525651306 :$c{dollar}15.99 =040 \\$aDLC$beng$cDLC$dDLC$dMWBARC$dLaNoDSA =042 \\$alcac =050 00$aJV6455$b.A892 1993 =082 00$a325.73$220 =091 \\$aIn processing : JV 6455 .A892 1993 =097 \\$a<Enter here> =098 \\$a<Enter loan code here> =099 \\$a<Enter item type code here> =100 1\$aAshabranner, Brent K.,$d1921- =245 10$aStill a nation of immigrants /$cBrent Ashabranner ; photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner. =250 \\$a1st ed. =260 \\$aNew York :$bCobblehill Books/Dutton,$cc1993. =300 \\$aix, 131 p. :$bill. ;$c24 cm. =504 \\$aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 127-128) and index. =520 \\$aIdentifies who today's immigrants to the United States are, describes their experiences, contributions and impact on society, and discusses how an immigrant becomes a citizen. =650 \0$aImmigrants$zUnited States$vJuvenile literature. =650 \1$aImmigrants. =651 \0$aUnited States$xEmigration and immigration$vJuvenile literature. =651 \1$aUnited States$xEmigration and immigration. =852 01$aLaNODSA$x<enter accession number>$cMain$e3600 Desire Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA$hJV6455$i.A892 1993$p<enter barcode here> =952 \\$p00004568 =999 \\$aTemporary complete cataloguing record supplied by SF Baljkas expressly for testing use with the Koha ILS, created from NLC-BNC cataloguing, with modifications and emendations made to facilitate testing and temporary circulation usages. DSA STAFF/VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE THIS RECORD WITH THE APPROPRIATE ADDITIONS OF ACCESSION NUMBER AND BARCODE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE REMOTE CATALOGUING FACILITATOR. This record is provided "as is" and free of charge with no warranty expressed or implied as to its accuracy, completeness or usability. The author assumes no liability for loss or damage resulting from the use of this record. It may be adjusted and employed by volunteers, library technicians, cataloguers, teachers and/or librarians as seen fit. Any questions or comments can be sent to <stevenfbaljkas(a)hotmail.com>. This field may be deleted upon receipt and acceptance of the complete catalogue record. -- Christopher M. Jones <cjones(a)partialflow.com> _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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changing from Windows installation to Linux
by Sandra Smith 29 Jun '05

29 Jun '05

Hi all I think that Koha is a great achievement but I am really getting frustrated with the Windows version of Koha What is involved in changing to the Linux version? I presume that I will need to set up the parameters for Koha again. Are there many problems with the linux version? I have very limited experience with Linux in any distribution. I am just assessing whether I am better off persevering with Windows. Or starting again and writing it off as experience. Any suggestions or experiences would be appreciated Sandie _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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issuing rules error
by Sandra Smith 29 Jun '05

29 Jun '05

Hi all This is a new installation of Koha on Windows XP and I am setting it up slowly. I am testing out the functions of a borrower group and I get this warning Too many issues /already issued / max a 0 / 0 I have checked the parameters and changed them to 99,99 on the * area. But even when the issuing rules were set to 99,99 for just that type of item I received the same error but that time it was c / 0. Any ideas? Sandie _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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Version en español
by Carlos Dante Salguero 23 Jun '05

23 Jun '05

Buenas, he instalado koha-2.2.0, para evaluar la posibilidad de instalarlo en la biblioteca la universidad, la pregunta del millon como hago para poder ver el sitio en español, cuando termino de instalarlo las opciones son ingles, frances y un par más pero no en español, si alguien me puede tirar una pista se lo agradecere. _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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MARC import fails when no ISBN present 2.2.2b
by Thomas D 23 Jun '05

23 Jun '05

19 June 2005 Attempting to import a MARC communications format one record file without ISBNs using the latest stable Koha 2.2.2b fails returning the following message whether or not overwrite duplicates is selected in the import form. "MARC acquisition system Import into the reservoir Import results : * 0 imported records * 1 not imported because already in catalog * 0 not imported because already in the reservoir * 0 not imported because they seem not to be in MARC format (or ISBN/ISSN missing) ! * 1 records parsed" The same function works correctly using the LibLime Koha 2.2.1 demonstration version for importing the identical file. No related messages appear in the error log. How can I correct and/or work around this problem? Thomas D --------------------------------------------- Protect your mails from viruses thanks to Alinto Premium services http://www.alinto.com _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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Installation problem with PDF::API2
by Shawn Romine 23 Jun '05

23 Jun '05

First off, if there is a more specific listserv to direct these questions to, please let me know. Any help would be appreciated. Everything seemed to go pretty smooth for the prep on the fedora core 4 server except for the following: 1. When I tried to install the perl module PDF:API2 I received a module isnt available on CPAN message. Anybody know why? 2. I have turned off SELinux. Do I still need to do the chcon commands? if so, i am unsure exactly what i am suppose to include in the <context> and <subdirectory> chcon <context> /usr/local/koha/<subdirectory> any help would be appreciated, thanks! _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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Re: Re: [Koha] Question about searching
by Steven F.Baljkas 22 Jun '05

22 Jun '05

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 15:54 CDT Greetings, folks, It seems that the search syntax you are all describing bears a strong resemblance to the standard syntax for Boolean seaches employed by DIALOG (at least way back in 1998 when I learned about it). Since it was a major source of information retrieval for anyone trained in library science -- whether as a library technician or a true librarian -- it doubtless has had a standardising effect. Just my two cents worth. Steven F. Baljkas library tech at large Koha neophyte Winnipeg, MB, Canada ============================================================ From: Thomas D <koha(a)alinto.com> Date: 2005/06/22 Wed AM 11:28:03 CDT To: MJ Ray <mjr(a)phonecoop.coop> CC: koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz Subject: Re: [Koha] Question about searching 22 June 2005 The search syntax you are attempting to describe may not have a formalised name. It seems to have evolved into a common form with popular search tools rather than starting with a predefined name. I suspect that it started mostly with the implementation in one popular program. Find someone who really knows and get a reliable answer .It should be possible to wrap any syntax in a web form to reduce end user difficulty and possibly increase programmer difficulty. Serving the end user should be the goal without killing the programmer if possible. The problem with CQL and SRW is not enough server support yet as compared to Z39.50 unless everyone has secretly started offering services. Everyone cannot wait for everyone else if progress is to be made. CQL and SRW may supplant Z39.50 at some future time. The best use of Koha development time now should be considered. Thomas D Quoting MJ Ray <mjr(a)phonecoop.coop> : > ---------------- Beginning of the original message ------------------ > > Many search systems seem to be evolving a common syntax, with > double quotes around terms which should appear consecutively, > a dash in front of a term to exclude it and a single-attribute > search to have the attribute name and a colon in front of the > term. For example: > > children subject:"social science" -author:Smith > > to find items about children with a subject of social science > not authored by anyone called Smith. > > Is there a formal name or description for this syntax? > > I don't even know whether I should be reading language > processing > or information retrieval or information filtering literature > to find this. Web searching has been useless, as usual for > learning about searching! > > This arose at yesterday's search meeting. I hope the > facilitator > will organise a summary for koha-devel soon. I can see the > attraction of CQL, especially for interserver communication, > but > I think it gets too hard too fast for general end-user > searches. > I'd like to have something well-defined to propose instead. > > Thanks for any help. > -- > MJ Ray (slef), K. Lynn, England, email see > http://mjr.towers.org.uk/ > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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New koha installation ( testing )
by michael_lwt＠sympatico.ca 22 Jun '05

22 Jun '05

Dear koha users : Please find my new koha installation ( testing ) here in Toronto, canada. www.atc-library.co.nr username: kohaadmin password: password Regards, Michael _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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New koha installation ( testing )
by michael_lwt＠sympatico.ca 22 Jun '05

22 Jun '05

Dear koha users : Please find my new koha installation ( testing ) here in Toronto, canada. www.atc-library.co.nr username: kohaadmin password: password Regards, Michael _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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