NExpress Koha

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NExpress Koha

• Cataloging in the New
• Shared Catalog

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Just like in your old system

• Add holdings to existing records
• Bring in (import) records for items not in the
  catalog
• Create new MARC record for an item

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The Migration Process Pouring from one container
to another
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Add holdings to existing records

• First, search the catalog for the item you have
  in your hand.

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8 Koha collection c Shelving location d
Date acquired g Cost , normal purchase
price o Koha full call number p Piece
designation (barcode) t Copy number v
Replacement cost y Koha Item type z
Public note
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If the item is not already in the catalog
Importing new MARC records into the catalog
directly from online databases
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In Koha

• If no search result is found, click z39.50 search
• Put the ISBN in the ISBN field
• Choose the databases to search (ex. KLC Library
  of Congress)
• Click on MARC to check the record
• Choose the best record click Import
• Change the framework from Default to Standard
• Add your librarys OCLC code to the 003 field
• Click Save
• Add item information
• Done!

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• Click z39.50 search
• Search many free databases for a record

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Alternate way to import new MARC records directly
from online databases

• Click Add MARC Record

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Steps are the same as previous
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If the item cant be found in a Z39.50 Search
Import from the Hybrid KLC or Import from
OCLC or Import from vendor
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Batch Import of Records

• Download batch of records to your desktop from
  the Hybrid KLC, OCLC, or a vendor
• Under Tools, click State MARC Records for Import
  (must be logged in TECH account)
• Use the Browse button to find the file on your
  Desktop. Click Upload file.

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Batch Import of Records (cont.)

• Make sure the cataloging defaults look like this
  

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Batch Import of Records (cont.)

• and like this
• Click Stage for Import.

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Batch Import of Records (cont.)

• If you tried to download an item already in the
  catalog, you will be notified. Click Manage
  Staged Records.
• Click Import into Catalogue

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Batch Import of Records (cont.)

• Click on the Biblio Number or wait 10 minutes to
  Search for the Item.
• Add item information.

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Cataloging Tips Handouts

• http//www.nexpresslibrary.org/training/cataloging
  -training/
• Koha Cataloging Manual
• NExpress Item Types and Collection Codes
• Adding Item Information
• Adding Records from the Hybrid KLC
• CatExpress to NExpress -- Staging Records for
  Import
• Adding Brief Title ILL Item Records

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