Hi!
Batch metadata editing was one of the top three features that was requested in the recent DSpace 1.6 survey. We have been working at Auckland University to implement a solution which is now ready for comment. Details and screen shots can be seen at http://wiki.dspace.org/Batch_Metadata_Editing_Prototype The system works by exporting metadata (for an item, a collection, a community, or the whole repository) to a CSV file. That file can then be edited in a spreadsheet application. Changes can be made to metadata, new values added, and other values removed. New metadata-only records can also be added, and existing items can be moved between collections. You then import the changed CSV file. Changes are highlighted, and if you confirm the changes are OK, the changes will be processed. Please send any comments to me, and if the overall is response is positive, we can look at getting it committed into the SVN repository ready for 1.6. Thanks, Stuart Lewis Digital Services Programmer Te Tumu Herenga The University of Auckland Library Auckland Mail Centre, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand Ph: 64 9 373-7599 x81928 http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz <http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/> /
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