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| Tools > Import > Textbooks > Saved tab Note |
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For textbook imports, Alexandria accepts .txt and .tsv file types. All tab-delimited format import files that don't have a header will require field mapping. |
This is a brief summary of the import. The contents of this and other tabs may change based on the import you've selected. SettingsNameEnter a name for this saved import. CreatedDisplays the name of the operator who created the import and their Site ID Code. It cannot be edited. NotesEnter general usage notes about the import here. Something like, "Only perform this import at the end of each month!" FavoriteSave this to your favorites list for easy access. SharedShare this with other operators in your library or union. This is often helpful when particular imports are used frequently. |
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| Tools > Import > Textbooks > Saved or Quick tabs This is where you configure how title and copy information is imported into your database. Import SettingsAdd or Update Titles & CopiesAdd or update title and copy records. Copies will only be updated if they match the associated title record. - Title records will be updated if they match the title record number, title ID, ISBN, copy record number, or copy barcode (checked in that order). If there is not an existing copy to update, a new title will be added.
- If copy data is in the import file, a copy record will be created and added to the title record.
- If a title is added and the associated copy barcode is in use, the import will follow Barcode Handling rules.
Add Titles & CopiesAdd a new title record for every import file record. - If there are any copy fields, or if Always add at least one Copy is selected, a copy record will be created for the new title.
- Titles and copies cannot be updated with this setting.
Update CopiesEach import record that matches the copy record number or copy barcode will be updated. Title fields will be ignored. - If a copy record number is used to match, the import can be used to update the matching copy record's barcode using Barcode Handling rules.
- If a matching copy record is not found, the imported record will be ignored.
Always add at least one CopyThis option specifies that at least ONE new copy is always added when a title is added or modified. When adding a copy, the next available barcode is used. If one or more copies are added when the title is added or modified, additional copies are NOT added. Title Update MatchingMatch up and update existing titles by either Title ID or ISBN.
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Record numbers can never be changed; they are used for matching only. |
Before ImportingSkip First Record if Field MappingThis is usually recommended when the first record in your import file contains an unrecognized header. The setting will ignore recognized COMPanion headers so they are imported properly.
Barcode HandlingThe following settings determine how copy barcodes are handled when adding copy records to a new or existing title. Staring Textbook BarcodeWhen a new item barcode number is required, Textbook Tracker will assign numbers beginning with the value you enter in this field. If a barcode is already in use, a new barcode will be automatically selected. Always Assign New BarcodesAll item barcodes will be reassigned starting with the Starting Textbook Barcode number (above). If you know for sure that your vendor assigned “dummy” barcode numbers with your MARC records, use this option to force Textbook Tracker to assign new barcode numbers according to the Next Barcode setting in your Patron Defaults preferences. Never Reassign BarcodesTrying to add copy data with duplicate barcode numbers will cause the imported record to be ignored. Use this setting if you want existing copy data to be updated, not reassigned. Reassign Only Duplicate BarcodesImported barcodes that already exist in your database (duplicates) will not be reassigned. (Default) |
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| Tools > Import > Textbooks > Saved or Quick tab The options in this tab only apply to added items. It is disabled when the import setting is set to Update Copies. Site Select the site the items will be assigned to. The dropdown menu is disabled if there is only one site in your union. Only Import Copies with Site Code: XXXCheck this box to narrow your import to copies at a single site.
Copy LocationThis information can help patrons find items in your library. Patrons generally locate copies by call number, but if you have items outside of the library or in an unusual place, you can enter that location here. Examples: Music Room or Computer Lab.
Copy ShelvingThis is a second location indicator option if you want to further detail the location of items on specific shelves at your location. VendorEnter the name of the vendor from which the copy was received. Default Copy PolicyEnter a copy policy to be applied if the copy is imported without policy data. The default policy for the site performing the import is specified in Preferences > Items > Item Defaults > Default Policy. Set New Copies as ‘In Processing’
Check this box to set the status of newly imported copies to In Processing after it's imported.
Title PolicySelect the policy to be applied to the items you're importing.
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| Tools > Import > Textbooks > Saved tab Use these settings to schedule this import to run on a regular basis. Note |
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The scheduled time is the time the import is added to your Operations queue. Depending on how busy your queue is, the import may or may not be complete at that exact time. |
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PageWithExcerpt | TLIB:TT RUIE |
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| Tools > Import > Textbooks > Saved tab Here you can enable an email confirmation to be sent to the recipient(s) of your choice once the import is complete. Settings Multiexcerpt include |
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PageWithExcerpt | TLIB:TT RUIE |
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| Tools > Import > Textbooks > Saved tab You can import new or update existing records from a database stored on an FTP server. The options in this tab allow you to specify the (secure) FTP server URL and username/password credentials so Textbook Tracker can locate the import file. An FTP server is required for imports to be scheduled.
Choose File Settings
ProtocolThe protocol is set to Choose Fileby default. You can click the dropdown menu to select to import your file via FTP or FTPS, detailed below, or continue with this selection. Choose FileClick here to locate the import file on your computer. Field MappingUse the Field Mapping dialog to specify where to import the data by mapping the fields in your database to the fields in the source data you’re importing. Read Field Mapping for more information. SaveWhenever you make changes to your saved import that you intend to keep, remember to click Save before you leave the tab. RunReady, set, lets go! Your file will be imported and a summary file will be logged in Operations Management.
FTP/FTPS Settings
ProtocolClick here to choose FTP or FTPS (secured by SSL). HostEnter the host name or IP address of the FTP server without the URL protocol, such as myserveraddress.com. PortBy default, FTP runs over port 21 and FTPS runs over port 990. You can manually enter a different port, if necessary. PathEnter the full path to the file, including directories and the filename, such as /directory/subdirectory/filename.txt. Username and PasswordEnter your FTP login credentials. If your FTP server is configured to allow anonymous connections, the username and password may not be necessary. Field MappingUse the Field Mapping dialog to specify where to import the data by mapping the fields in your database to the fields in the source data you’re importing. Read Field Mapping for more information. SaveWhenever you make changes to your saved import that you intend to keep, remember to click Save before you leave the tab. RunReady, set, lets go! Your file will be imported and a summary file will be logged in Operations Management.
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FTP, short for File Transfer Protocol, is a set of rules (language) used to transfer files between computers on a network, such as the internet. There are two computers involved in an FTP transfer: a server and a client. An FTP client is an application that allows you to upload, download, and otherwise manage files stored on the FTP server. There are several FTP clients available for free, such as FileZilla and Cyberduck. |
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