Hi all,

Hope the conference is going well?

I was wondering if anyone on the list can help me with a Z39.50 Index Field 
Maps and searching the local catalog question.  If so, thanks!

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Here's the scenario:  Library A has a new DVD that they would like to add to 
their catalog.  Using the Z39.50 portion of the current 2.7.X staff client, is 
there a way to search the local catalog for any existing bibs before the 
library decides to bring in a new bib record?

I would think they could select the drop-down to say "visual materials", choose 
their local catalog and bring up by title, author, etc. etc. a list of bibs.  
This way they could choose to overlay or just attach an item.

Is this logic right?  Would a better choice be to choose the TPAC instead of 
the Z39.50 portion of the staff client perhaps?

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Part 2:  Given the Index Field Mapping Options on the Evergreen system, does 
that relate in any way to the scenario above?  I'm trying to logic my way 
through this.  The documentation (see: 
http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/2.8/_z39_50_search_enhancements.html) helps in a 
generic sense, but I'm not sure how this relates to searching your own local 
catalog for visual materials.

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Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide...

--Tony

Tony Bandy
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