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article about governance of OS projects
by Lori Bowen Ayre 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Hi All, Dan Scott posted this link on the Evergreen mailing list and I thought it might be interesting reading for Koha folks as well. http://webmink.com/essays/open-by-rule/ The author provides some suggestions on governance of OS projects. Lori =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Lori Bowen Ayre // Library Technology Consultant The Galecia Group // www.galecia.com (707) 763-6869 // Lori.Ayre(a)galecia.com <Lori.Ayre(a)galecia.com>Specializing in open source ILS solutions, RFID, filtering, workflow optimization, and materials handling =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

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Cataloguing films - online IMDB-to-MARC converter!
by hansbkk＠gmail.com 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

This isn't much of a contribution, but might help someone I found a cool tool for helping to catalog films - and no complex APIs, you just look up the film in IMDB and plug in their index number, copy and paste to MarcEdit. http://amazon.libcat.org/cgi-bin/imdb2marc.pl Feedback welcome - I'd hate to use this for our 4000 titles and then find out it's doing something seriously wrong 8-) I'm trying to come up with a workflow that would combine this with a more traditional source - is there a way to have a partial complete record - say in the reservoir? and then do a z3950 lookup and be able to choose which fields get imported, selectively overwrite without too much manual cut-and-pasting? And can anyone recommend a Z3950 source for MARC21 with well thought-out subject headings for films?

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Creative re-purposing of major fields
by hansbkk＠gmail.com 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

I'm currently using Koha to catalog a collection of mostly non-book resources at my school, many of which are stored on physical DVDs and/or online available for download. I'm thinking of re-purposing some of Koha's major data fields where their usual meaning isn't all that relevant to this project. For example, I plan to create my call numbers so they are sufficient to identify the physical location within a given branch. This will free up "Collection" and "Shelf Location" for other, more relevant classifications. Before I start mapping this out, I first want to get feedback that I'm not way off-track thinking this way. First question: I believe that the original intention was a hierarchy for physical location: Home branch --> Collection --> Shelving location --> Call number If I re-purpose these fields so that e.g. Collection is used for distinguishing between "Disc-Data" vs "Disc-Video" vs "Disc-Mixed", is their any remnant of the above original hierarchy that will cause trouble? Is Collection completely independent of Branch in the database and UI design, or is there some enforcement of one Collection being "contained" within a Branch? Same question of course with Shelving location relative to both Collection and Branch - say I used this field to map to "Age Appropriateness" (Adult-only, Young adult, Juvenile, Early learners). Note that the Age factor is a biblio level one, while many biblios will have both a Data and a Video disc - a member may want to borrow only one or both. Next question is - are these easily used as search factors in the OPAC, so members can browse a subject only looking at VDO discs suitable for Juveniles? I don't mind a bit of customization, assuming this can be preserved across upgrades. Obviously the latter fits well within Item type, but this seems designed for factors that are affect circulation policies - loan duration, charges etc. Last question - is that field even available as a search limiter? I could use "Film-Disc-Data" and "Film-Disc-Video" or "Film-Disc-Mixed", but many members don't care about the distinction, so I'm thinking it would be simplest to just use "Film" as a monolithic category and not worry about the media details there; as I'd rather have them manually pick and choose among their results than have to run multiple searches. Obviously besides having the direct questions addressed, any general ideas or suggestions would be most welcome.

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3.1 data into 3.2 database?
by Tom Hanstra 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

I've inherited a MySQL database export from a 3.1 version of Koha. I need to load this data locally into locally hosted version of Koha. Is there going to be a good way to load that data into a 3.2 database? Or am I going to have to install a 3.1 version of Koha in order to load the data and then look to upgrade the software to a 3.2 version? What is the best way to address such a situation? Also, might there be database changes made for minor revisions? Would I need to get the exact version of Koha in order to load the 3.1 data or would the last available version of 3.1 be sufficient should I need to downgrade? Thanks, Tom -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas A. Hanstra Systems Administrator Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame Phone: (574)631-4686 213 Hesburgh Library Email: hanstra(a)nd.edu Notre Dame, IN 46556 Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend. Come inside, come inside... ELP -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Help to unsubscribe
by Vincent Courtney 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Help! I can't seem to get unsubbed from this list. I have gone to the Koha web site and done what I was supposed to there many times, and that has never worked for me. I also sent a message to the postmaster at katipo.co.nz and haven't had any luck that way either. Can anyone here help me with the correct procedure for leaving this list? Thanks!

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Re: [Koha] Creative re-purposing of major fields
by Chris Cormack 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Yes the version on the wiki is more up to date, and yes there is info scattered around. You made mention of one specific site in your previous email. If you read the first post on koha-community.org you will see why I tried to steer you away from there. All the best Chris On 16 Feb 2011 07:07, <hansbkk(a)gmail.com> wrote: On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 12:34 AM, Chris Cormack <chrisc(a)catalyst.net.nz> wrote: >>> The question remains on whether the Collection and/or Shelving location can be assigned to items completely independently of Home branch - I realize the latter especially is "supposed to be" subsidiary to Branch, but since I don't need to use it for that function, and it displays in the OPAC, can I use it for something like Age appropriateness across locations? Thanks very much Chris, looks like the only thing holding back my creativity on classifying our collection will be (should be) common sense 8-) >> Well, I'm coming from a plain ol' user's POV, so if it's not in stable it's not available 8-) >... Point well taken on users contributing back, I am certainly willing to do so within my capabilities, and where I've seen people offering to document the issues I'm struggling with, I've already been offering to help out as my understanding solidifies. Maybe one day I'll be capable of testing beta stuff - right now I'm just getting my feet wet. > Make sure you use www.koha-community.org, that is the official and maintained site. I'll certainly make that my starting point, but I'm finding all kinds of useful stuff scattered all over the interwebs - much that was written even for v2.x is useful for someone just trying to wrap their head around basic concepts. There doesn't seem to be as much content depth yet to the v3-specific information. For example, I found this juicy item here: http://www.pakban.net/brooke/tut/newbie.html as well as here: http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Category:Documentation/newbieguide I assume the latter is more up to date? Side note - "Setting up a Development Environment" is classified as "for newbies?" When it comes to tech-level implementation details I am very aware of the fast-moving development pace - Koha's obviously a very active project! Thanks again for your (plural) contributions. . . _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org Koha@li...

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3.1 data into 3.2 database?
by Tom Hanstra 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

I've inherited a MySQL database export from a 3.1 version of Koha. I need to load this data into a locally hosted version of Koha. Is there going to be a good way to load that data into a 3.2 database? Or am I going to have to install a 3.1 version of Koha in order to load the data and then look to upgrade the software to a 3.2 version? What is the best way to address such a situation? Also, might there be database changes made for minor revisions? Would I need to get the exact version of Koha in order to load the 3.1 data or would the last available version of 3.1 be sufficient should I need to downgrade? Thanks, Tom -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas A. Hanstra Systems Administrator Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame Phone: (574)631-4686 213 Hesburgh Library Email: hanstra(a)nd.edu Notre Dame, IN 46556 Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend. Come inside, come inside... ELP -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Circulation
by Jonathan Larson 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Hello All, I am testing out Koha for a small international school in Bogota Colombia, and I was wondering if there is a way to display a list of patrons, say from a whole class in the circulation screen. I tried adding a patron attribute type for the grade level, but that did not seem to allow me to search this way. I have my own copy of Koha setup on a VM presently, so I have easy access to all the files. Thanks. jon

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Koha installation
by Baskar 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Hi, I am new to koha. I try to install koha but i receive this error message. # misc/sax_parser_print.pl could not find ParserDetails.ini in /usr/local/share/perl/5.10.1/XML/SAX Koha wants something like: XML::LibXML::SAX::Parser=HASH(0x81fe220) You have: XML::SAX::PurePerl=HASH(0x9bd0288) Looks bad, check INSTALL.* documentation. Please correct where i am wrong and how to resolve this error. -- Thanks with Regards, N.Baskar Engineer - Technology Disclaimer:- This e-mail transmission may contain proprietary,confidential or legally privileged information (including encrypted Individually Identifiable Health Information) that is intended only for the individual(s) or entity(ies) named in the email address. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and destroy this email and any attachments immediately. Any unauthorized use or distribution of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Eco friendly practice - THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT: before printing this email think whether it is really necessary. GreenTree (Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.)

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Re: [Koha] Amazon Reviews
by Chris Cormack 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

This has been covered on the lists before. Amazon have changed their API so Koha needs to be changed to use their new one. The terms and conditions need to be checked to make sure we can still use them also. Patches welcome. Chris On 15 Feb 2011 19:17, "Abdulsalam Yousef" <ayousef(a)kwareict.com> wrote: *Hello all we have a big problem about Amazon reviews we have been activated all system preferences ** OPACAmazonEnabled , AWSAccessKeyID AWSPrivateKey OPACAmazonReviews OPACAmazonSimilarItems OPACAmazonCoverImages we can get only the editorial reviews in Title note tab but we can't get the customer reviews in Amazon reviews tab also we use the american locale and we can't see the amazon_average_rating system preference we use koha 3.2.3 also it was in koha 3.2.2 and 3.2.1 Thanks alot.* _______________________________________________ Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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