[Koha] Seeking opinions on the OPAC MARC views

[M. Brooke Helman]

Salvete!

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Owen asked if anyone uses the "MARC view" in the OPAC.

As a cataloger, I use this on a semi-frequent basis when I get sick of all the 
tabs to view a MARC record in the staff client. On a related note (and a reason 
why to keep this public), I often view other library's MARC records to compare 
something or other. You're right, though: I don't think many typical users would 
ever view the MARC record.
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       I should hope that it stays as well. It's a feature that's pretty 
standard in an ILS, and is quite handy for cataloguing. However, I'm not at all 
opposed to sticking it in small inconspicuous font in a lower corner of the page 
to not clutter up the display for Patrons. If we decide together, then the Koha 
community of cataloguers would know where to look and click. I do appreciate the 
spirit of decluttering things; I'd love to see a first page similar to 2.0 days 
with a text box and not much else. One click down could have all the cool 
catalogue art.

Cheers,
Brooke