This is a first library for a fledgling school (k-6). I am the resident
expert on everything, including areas I know nothing about, like library
systems. I need to gain enough of an understanding to train others how
to add records, and work with patrons. I have contacted a library system
expert in our region to help me become familiar with terms, and
processes (they know nothing about Evergreen). For now, I am attempting
to learn the steps involved with each of the different methods used to
add bib records correctly into the system. From the little bit I know
this can be done by hand, a free marc site, or an import file. I am
trying to discover the details of each method, including how to
associate each record with a barcode. I should be able to get the ball
rolling with one example per method.
I realize this may be off-topic as far as some are concerned, and
require multiple questions and answers, which is why I would be glad to
take my conversation off-list, if that is appropriate.
Hardy, Elaine wrote:
Raymond,
I went back through your messages (I am very far behind on my lists) and
think the reason you have had so few answers is that we just don't know
where to start. I did look at your first question when it came through
and knew I could not answer in a single email. It appears from your
questions that an answer would need to explain MARC formats as well as
cataloging rules -- and that is not possible over email. I apologize if
I am misunderstanding; but, it sounds as though your staff needs very
basic training in cataloging before they can begin to either enter
records into your bibliographic database or find a vendor as a source.
Were your libraries automated before Evergreen? Is so, were they using
MARC records? Do they or the school systems have trained catalogers on
staff? If you do have catalogers on staff, I may be able to answer some
of their questions about the functionality of the cataloging module.
Elaine
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J. Elaine Hardy
PINES Bibliographic Projects & Metadata Manager
Georgia Public Library Service
1800 Century Place, Ste 150
Atlanta, Ga. 30345-4304
404.235-7128
404.235-7201, fax
[email protected]
www.georgialibraries.org
www.georgialibraries.org/pines <http://www.georgialibraries.org/pines>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Raymond Norton" <[email protected]>
To: "Evergreen Discussion Group"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 1:36:45 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Phone Conference for Evergreen Users
As a newbie I was hoping to get my questions answered on this list, but
have not gotten a response yet. Is it possible they will discuss the
basics of populating an Evergreen system with bib records, etc... during
the conference?
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