[Koha] collection vs item types

[TSBC Librarian]

We are attempting to download a new version and Koha and set it up. We are
playing with 3.02 as downloaded from a livecd. The OPAC currently lists item
type only so we assume we should actually use this to identify different
collections. However, we have books in four difference collections (general,
reference, reserve and kidz). Should these be in the collection codes after
all and how do we get them to show on the opac? Do most libraries have both
item type and collections showing or just use one? We also have different
media types in our AV collection. Therefore we have one item type in four
collections and one collection with 6 different item types. Anyone give us a
clue. Setting up is only the beginning of our worries. We then have to
import date. The documentation is not clear regarding setting up from
scratch. Sorry Nicole - if you know where it is could you give me page
number please. So far documentation describes what something is but not how
to  alter it, or load data into it, or in fact which area is most
appropriate when there are numerous options. Not much hair left to turn out.

 

Thanks all,

 

Rachel Black (RLIANZA)

Library Manager

The Shepherd's Bible College

 

354 Te Aute Road, 

RD 2, Hastings 4172

 

PO Box 8229

Havelock North 4157

 

Phone: 06-873-0054

Fax: 06-877-7545

Mobile: 021-059-7464 or 022-034-3752

Email: library at tsbc.org.nz 

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MSN: library at tsbc.org.nz 

Skype: rachel.e.black

 

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