[Koha] Wayfinding maps based on collection code (location)

[Galen Charlton]

Hi,

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Darrell Ulm <darrellulm at smfpl.org> wrote:
> I am looking for suggestions for ways that would be acceptable to the Koha
> coding community as far as where to store the data and where to link it.
> It would seem one could enter link data using the existing authorized values.
> In other words, create a new authorized type “maplinks” then allow Koha
> administrators to put in any content they want much like the existing icon
> system.

+1 to building in support for library maps.

Defining a new authorized value is certainly a possible approach, and
has the advantage of being fairly easy to do, but I would favor a more
indirect approach that looks at a combination of relevant item fields
(library, collection code, shelving location, and first part of call
number, for example), then compares that combination against a mapping
table set up by the Koha administrator to determine which map to
display.  That way, the building map feature can be used without
requiring a global change to the item records to add a new authorized
value.

Regards,

Galen
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