Indeed there is a way to do this! You might find this useful: https://bywatersolutions.com/education/authorities-town-hall-recap Elaine VWML <https://vwml.org> On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 1:52 PM David Lesniaski <dalesniaski@stkate.edu> wrote:
Hi everyone, Just by way of introduction, I teach in the MLIS program at St. Catherine Univ., St. Paul, MN, USA. We use KOHA in our program as a "sandbox" for students to experiment with in their cataloging, systems, and collection development courses.
I have one somewhat involved question. We are running version 17.11.05
If I upload a batch of bibliographic records and a separate batch of authority records that match the authority controlled fields in the bib records, how do I link the two data sets without going into each bib record? That is, if I upload the marc subject authority record for "Gourmet cooking" and then upload a bib record with that as a 650, how do I get the bib 650 to connect to the authority 150 automatically?
I find that if I load the authorities, then upload the bib records, when I go into/edit each bib record and save it (even if I don’t change any of the bib data), it will link to the proper authority records. Is there any way to connect the records without going into each bib record?
I’ve tried a few different settings but without success.
In system preferences/authorities I now have (my configuration in CAPS) - AuthorityMergeMode: When updating biblio records from an attached authority record ("merging"), handle subfields of relevant biblio record fields in LOOSE mode. - AutoCreateAuthorities: When editing records, GENERATE authority records that are missing - BiblioAddsAuthorities: When editing records, ALLOW them to automatically create new authority records if needed, … … LinkerModule: Use the DEFAULT linker module for matching headings to authority records. LinkerOptions: Set the following options for the authority linker “BROADER_HEADINGS (separate options with |)
What am I missing?
Any suggestions you might have are very welcome. I have a huge batch of bib & related authorities to add, and the thought of having to call up each bib record to activate the link … well … life isn’t that long!
Many thanks,
-- David
Dr. David Lesniaski Associate Professor MLIS Program St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Ave. #4125 St. Paul, MN 55105 dalesnaski@stkate.edu he, him, his _______________________________________________
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