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Some questions about mapping data between Koha and MARC
by Andres Tarallo 04 Oct '04

04 Oct '04

Well I've finally imported some records into my Koha system. Now I'm working with the mapping from my imported ITEMS (MARC) to the Koha database.We find that in the items TAB there're a lot if fields that can be mapped but don't have a mapping.We want to know what are the following fields intended for: ** *datelastseen : This field is managed by the circulation module? **** datelastborrowed: Same question **** renewals: **** reserves: * ** location: What is this intended for? * We've been wondering what's happens with the price and replacementprice, in which currency are they held?, our library has books that are purchased in our local currency (pesos uruguayos) and many that are imported (payed in dollars or euros). For us is very important to keep both the currency also, I think that this situation maybe common to other latin american libraries. Thanks Andrés

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Koha Documentation Structure
by Stephen Hedges 04 Oct '04

04 Oct '04

I have attached a file called "koha_docs_structure" which contains an outline for all of the Koha documentation. This is _not_ the documentation itself, but a description of the structure that will be used to organize the documents. (If you have trouble with the attachment, you should be able to find this file on Sourceforge at http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/koha/koha-doc/ within the next few days.) The outline contains some words in brackets <Like This> that are names for document containers. Many of these containers simply hold other containers. Only the text that is not enclosed by brackets (for example, "Description in English") refers to an actual document. The goal is to have a place for every type of Koha-related document. If you have Koha-related documents that do not seem to have a place in the structure, please let me know. If you can think of some possible Koha-related documents that do not seem to have a place in the structure, please let me know. It is not intended that we have a document that matches every document described. But it is intended that every document that gets submitted can be easily "plugged in" to this document structure. I will be retrieving existing documents, such as Nicholas Rosasco's "Koha Manual," converting them to XML, and fitting them into this structure. All documents will be stored in XML format, but you can submit documents in any format that is comfortable for you. (XML was chosen as the format for storage because it is basic and can easily be converted to many other formats using a wide variety of tools.) I will also be looking through old e-mail messages for relevant information, and may contact some e-mail writers and ask that they expand their comments into a document that can be used as part of the Koha documentation. If you would like to submit a document, please include the following statement in the document: "This document is copyrighted (c) 2004 by <your name here>. Unless otherwise stated, Koha documents are copyrighted by their respective authors. Koha-related documents may be reproduced and distributed in whole or in part, in any medium physical or electronic, as long as this copyright notice is retained on all copies. You may create a derivative work and distribute it provided that you: 1. Send your derivative work to the Koha Project for possible posting on the Internet. 2. License the derivative work with this same license, or the Linux Documentation Project License (http://www.tldp.org/manifesto.html) or the GNU General Public License (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html) Include a copyright notice and at least a pointer to the license used. 3. Give due credit to previous authors and major contributors. Commercial redistribution is allowed and encouraged; however, the author would like to be notified of any such distributions. Please check your local laws on copyright." OK, that's it. All comments or suggestions for improvement are welcome. --- Stephen Hedges Skemotah Solutions

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Re: Hello
by Reseba 03 Oct '04

03 Oct '04

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[Fwd: circulation]
by Suzanne Gilbert 30 Sep '04

30 Sep '04

To Anyone Who Reads This: I sent this message to a person who has been able to help me with many koha problems. She is not circulating books yet and so has not be able to help. We are using version 1.2.3 at this time. We can't remember which version we were using last year. We could have possibly been using 1.2.2 last year. I said in my original e-mail that we are using the latest version of koha. We had installed the 2.0.0 version over the summer, but I was having problems with the tag structure and so Robert installed 1.2.3 If anyone out there is using 1.2.3 and can help solve this circulation problem, it will be much appreciated. Thanks, Suzanne

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Full Arabic Translation
by Mohamed Amin 30 Sep '04

30 Sep '04

Hi everybody, I'd like to announce that we have finished a full Arabice translation for Koha-1.2.3 It is now installed in the State Information Service - Resources Center "www.sis.gov.eg", the system is available for internal use untill now. It has been tested and accepted by the library professionals in Egypt. My team and I are working currently in the translation of Koha-2.0. Also I'm working with some decision makers in the biggest libraries in Egypt in order to have thier support, as we are thinking of making Koha the default library system for governomental libraries. I'm expecting a lot of your support and wish you good luck. All the best. Mohamed Amin Software Systems Engineering University of Regina Regina SK, S4S 0A2 Canada Tel: +1(306) 337-8049

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arabic translation for readme file
by kress 30 Sep '04

30 Sep '04

Dear Members (men & womem) first u should have an account at yahoo then go to the group and sign in the go to the link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/librarinans_ar/files/koha/ download the text file readme-ar.txt here is a direct link but Iam not sure it will work http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/INlbQSr5Is8K2SMh7qvi6QmdgchGxRxEMT4Z-fGid05RI1… love from, askress2009 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages!

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Re: [Koha] creating database without using MARC21/UNIMARC
by lib＠gndec.ac.in 30 Sep '04

30 Sep '04

hai, i want to clear that this is my 1st experience in the automation of the library,i don't have any database .I am just starting the manual data entry in the koha to prepare the database.the problems mentioned in my earlier mail are related to the dispaly of record after entering the data manually using keyboard into the koha. Anyone provide his/her help to me? Kanwal On 9/29/2004, "Rosalie Blake" <rosalie(a)library.org.nz> wrote: >Dear kanwaljit >It is very possible to use koha without using MARC, and my libraries >do it all the time. > >But if you don't already have a database, it's a lot more work to build >one without MARC than if you are able to import records from >another database. So while it is possible to ignore MARC, it's >probably quicker and safer to master importing MARC records. > >I'm sorry that I can't help you with your problem, but I am sure >someone else who has the experience will help you sort it out so that >you can import MARC records cleanly. > >Good Luck >Rosalie > >On 29 Sep 2004, at 11:46, lib(a)gndec.ac.in wrote: > >> please tell me if anyyone using koha without using the MARC21 or >> UNIMARC standards.I try for this but i face these problems : >> >> 1.the database didn't show the copyright date . >> 2.If the classification no. is started with zeros,it also didn't >> display >> correctly & also not searchable if we search the record through >> classification >> no. >> 3.Deway subclass also not shown anywhere . >> i am also not clear exactly that what is fill in which field.. >> >> like this is a complete classification no. >> >> 004.33 L7831R >> >> it has 3 portions like >> >> Dewey main class: 004 >> Dewey subclass: .33 >> Item/book No.: L7831R >> >> which portion is meant for which part of the classification No? >> >> kanwaljit >> _______________________________________________ >> Koha mailing list >> Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz >> http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha > > >Rosalie Blake >Head of Libraries, Horowhenua Library Trust >

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creating database without using MARC21/UNIMARC
by lib＠gndec.ac.in 29 Sep '04

29 Sep '04

please tell me if anyyone using koha without using the MARC21 or UNIMARC standards.I try for this but i face these problems : 1.the database didn't show the copyright date . 2.If the classification no. is started with zeros,it also didn't display correctly & also not searchable if we search the record through classification no. 3.Deway subclass also not shown anywhere . i am also not clear exactly that what is fill in which field.. like this is a complete classification no. 004.33 L7831R it has 3 portions like Dewey main class: 004 Dewey subclass: .33 Item/book No.: L7831R which portion is meant for which part of the classification No? kanwaljit

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Printer Admin
by Library 29 Sep '04

29 Sep '04

hai, i have EPSON printer & I also add it to the admin page but it doesn't work,can we use the printer on circulation desk for every transaction if yes then how. -- Librarian Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Ludhiana (Punjab) India

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evaluation Koha 2.1.2
by Christian Calle 28 Sep '04

28 Sep '04

Hello brothers. They are brilliant, I am reviewing vers. 2,1,2, which profit not to understand is: Because the generator of bar code does not work to me? Because in the directory/en/barcodes/is the archives (barcodes-bottom.inc/barcodes-top.inc)? It is by that it does not allow me to enter to the function from the process of parameters? They are brilliant, thanks. Atte Christian Calle ccalle(a)umsa.bo University of San Andres

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