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Script Error when importing MARC records from Z39.50 servers
by Steven Santos 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

OK, so I am to the point where I will be doing a production KOHA set up. This setup will initially serve 4 school libraries, and one special collection library, but we will likely add more as time goes on. In addition, we are setting up two electronic branches, one for our electronic library of public domain ebooks and other electronic resources and; a dedicated bibliography "branch", where we will put records of all known books/movies/etc in our subject area (making it easier for other branches to add these titles later) OK, here is my issue. I have installed the KOHA VM, and updated it to KOHA version 3.03.00.003. When I try to import a MARC record, I get the following error: http://192.168.2.19:8080/cgi-bin/koha/cataloguing/addbiblio.pl?biblionumber= 0&z3950=1&breedingid=41 Software error: Can't call method "add_subfields" on an undefined value at /home/koha/kohaclone/cataloguing/addbiblio.pl line 144. For help, please send mail to the webmaster (webmaster@koha), giving this error message and the time and date of the error. Has anyone seen this before? Any suggestions on how to fix it, or who else I might be able to ask for help? --- Steven Santos Director, Simply Circus, Inc. Email: Steven(a)SimplyCircus.com Gym: 86 Los Angeles Street Newton, MA 02458 Mail: 14 Pierrepont Road Newton, MA 02462 Phone: 617-527-0667 Fax: 617-934-1870 Web: www.SimplyCircus.com

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Mapping a string description to "Damaged Status"
by Peter Huerter 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

We are trying to figure out how to map a string description of the condition of our books into MARC21 so that it shows up for the user in the OPAC view of a book (i.e. under the Expanded MARC view). We deal with many rare and out-of-print books. We would like the description of the condition of a book to show up under "Damaged Status" which is currently represented in the SQL 'items' table as a boolean tinyint, 1==DAMAGED. We would like this to say something like for example "extensive water damage", or "fair". We are currently using 952$z to stash our own keyword strings (so that a z39.50 lookup/merge will not overwrite our own custom search strings), so using this field is out. I understand that the condition of a particular book is considered "item data", and should not be mapped to bib fields so I am currently mapping our condition descriptions to 852$q "Piece physical description". This seems right to me (or at least close), but I'm not sure how to force OPAC to display this field instead of 952$4 under Damaged Status. It is not clear to me how to change the "MARC bibliographic framework", and/or the "Koha to MARC mapping" to achieve the desired result. (A related question: Is there a way of adding "Damaged Status" to the OPAC "Normal" view?) Thanks for your time, Pete. -- View this message in context: http://koha.1045719.n5.nabble.com/Mapping-a-string-description-to-Damaged-S… Sent from the Koha - Discuss mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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650 tag not showing with custom framework
by knight 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

I've created a custom framework and some tags do not show when a book is added. I started with the "fast add framework" and customized it removing some tags and adding others. One addition was the 082 tag for including the Dewey Decimal Classification. I also wanted to include the tag 650 for "topical terms". When i add a book with the customized framework 650 does not show up. The same book entered with the "default framework" the 650 tag information shows just fine. Any ideas why the 650 tag is not included with the customized framework? The 082 DDC shows fine and changing the framework shows the information is there. When I double check the framework settings 650 listed as well. -- View this message in context: http://koha.1045719.n5.nabble.com/650-tag-not-showing-with-custom-framework… Sent from the Koha - Discuss mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Opac Customization & Web hosting
by sheldon_tappin 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

Hi All, I have some questions concerning Koha ISL that I'll be happy to know. Can any body tell me how I can customize the Opac interface in koha. 1 How can I change the colour 2 layout and many other aspects of the Opac interface. 3 Logo Are there any web hosts for the koha out there, or do I have to host it in house? Thank you in advance for your advice Regards, Sheldon Tapin Assnt. Systems Librarian University of Fuyana -- View this message in context: http://koha.1045719.n5.nabble.com/Opac-Customization-Web-hosting-tp3286215p… Sent from the Koha - Discuss mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Help please.. Syck parser Erorr!
by Kohalibrarian 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

Syck parser (line 2254, column 5): syntax error at /usr/lib/perl5/YAML/Syck.pm line 71. What is the meaning of this eror? Koha can't open! -- View this message in context: http://koha.1045719.n5.nabble.com/Help-please-Syck-parser-Erorr-tp3285995p3… Sent from the Koha - Discuss mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Koha in three words
by M. Brooke Helman 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

Kia ora! When last we left our intrepid bullshitter, a tag cloud was linked like so: http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/File:Zecloud2.png and the intention to brew things was conveyed. A high quality imported genuine Australian ratbag helped to stir a prior mission statement in with the cloud. Behold! A newer, improved statement was born, cramming as many words in from the three words folks sent as possible. (Nifty three words words may well be red on your screen. Here's hoping.) The mission of the Koha project is to produce and maintain an evolutionary and revolutionary free open source Integrated Library System. Through collaboration, our communityhopes to offer a fresh, dynamic, reliable catalogue that sets the benchmark in usability, quality and innovation. We seek to emancipate users from the morass of proprietary data and orphaned products and empower Koha users to share their strengths in a stable, welcoming, and nurturing environment. We value the cooperation of enthusiastic librarians, generous software developers, transparent support providers and all people of integrity who share our commitment to freedom and participate in the spirit of solidarity. But wait, that's not all! I will still amusingly beg for your feedback prior to the next IRC meeting of 8th December. If you don't see your personal words, have no fear, they might well be pressed in to service later. Cheers, Brooke

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Koha - cataloger statistics by cataloger
by Linda Culberson 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

All, This is very much a newbie question. Is there any way of knowing which cataloger cataloged/modified a record in Koha? Thanks -- Linda Culberson lculber(a)mdah.state.ms.us Archives and Records Services Division Ms. Dept. of Archives& History P. O. Box 571 Jackson, MS 39205-0571 Telephone: 601/576-6873 Facsimile: 601/576-6824

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Patron has had overdue
by Kete Jourge 29 Nov '10

29 Nov '10

Hi i have a strange problem i'm using koha 3.2.1 , when patron hasn't fines or overdue can't check out any books to them i get this massage * Patron has had overdue items and is blocked for 90 day(s) * Patron has had overdue items and is blocked for 11 day(s) * Patron has had overdue items and is blocked for 19 day(s) i can't using system every patron return his overdue and paid fines can't check out again .. any help

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SQL field lengths
by Paul 29 Nov '10

29 Nov '10

Problem: the CCODE in the Koha SQL database is limited to 10 characters only. We have (transferring our data from spreadsheets) dozens of categories that exceed this limit e.g. "marine biology", "yacht cruising", etc. Does anyone know of a quick way to modify the field length in SQL "on the fly"? Many thanks - the alternative is to manually correct tens of thousands of entries spread across hundreds of spreadsheets. Paul

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Koha and using OCLC Connexion
by Linda Culberson 29 Nov '10

29 Nov '10

All, Can anyone who catalogs in Koha using OCLC's Connexion to import records share their workflow strategy with me either on/off list? I did find a mention of Connexion in the list archives but not a lot of detail. Any helps/insights would be appreciated. Thanks! -- Linda Culberson lculber(a)mdah.state.ms.us Archives and Records Services Division Ms. Dept. of Archives& History P. O. Box 571 Jackson, MS 39205-0571 Telephone: 601/576-6873 Facsimile: 601/576-6824

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