ncsdug may 2011 - serials in work flows tips and discussion
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Serials in WorkFlows: Tips and Discussion
Presented by Darinlee Needham
SirsiDynix version:
• ILS Version: Symphony 3.3.1• Server Operating System: Windows Server
2003• Database Format: ISAM• WorkFlows Version: Java WorkFlows 3.3.1• Online Catalog Version: Web2 3.3.1
Note:
I am not an expert in SirsiDynix WorkFlows, but I do have many years of experience with the Acquisitions, Serial Control, and Reports wizards.
Agenda
• Prediction generating with continuous numbering
• How to use Extended Info tab to help generate reports
• How to get the correct expected issue to appear during check in
Agenda
• Two ways to correct the check in error “missing captions and patterns tag”
• How to use the reports wizard to get summary holdings information
PREDICTION GENERATING WITH CONTINUOUS NUMBERING
Pattern: volume changes in January
Predictions automatically generated by WorkFlows:
Fix: keep generated predictions, then manually change generated volume
Other Solutions?
HOW TO USE EXTENDED INFO TAB TO HELP GENERATE REPORTS
Add exactly same note for each serial you want linked
Reports Wizard:
Gadget for Extended Information:
Gadget for Extended Information:
Serial Control Selection tab in Reports wizard:
Finished Report
Other ways to use Extended Info tab?
HOW TO GET THE CORRECT EXPECTED ISSUE TO APPEAR DURING CHECK IN
Today’s Date: Jan 25, 2011
Issue in hand: v.109 no.1 Jan 2011
Date expected for last issue received:
Date expected for current predicted issues:
Fix: Modify the last issue received in Received tab, not future issues in the Expected tab
In Received tab:
Modify date expected on last issue received to one day before desired predicted issue
In Expected tab:
Next expected issue will follow prediction date of last received issue
Questions?
SCENARIO ONE: HOLDINGS LINK NEEDS TO MATCH SUBFIELD 8
How to correct the check in error “missing captions and patterns tag”
Check In: Error
Missing Captions and Patterns tag.
Unreceive issue with missing captions and patterns tag
In expected tab:
Click on “modify issue” icon and make note of the holdings link number
In MARC holdings record tab:
The number after “8” in subfield should match the holdings link number.
In MARC holding record tab:
Copy and paste entire 853 field into line above, then change subfield from “83” into “82” to match with holdings link number “2”
Check in issue again
If you get check in warning “Issue already received”, ignore this message
Questions?
SCENARIO TWO: NO 853 FIELD IN MARC HOLDINGS RECORD
How to correct the check in error “missing captions and patterns tag”
Unreceive issue and make note of Holdings Link number in Expected Tab
MARC Holdings Record
No Patterns 853 field
If box is checked, uncheck it, click Modify Control button, and close
Modify Control wizard
Re-open Modify Control wizard,
check the box, and click Modify Control button
In MARC holdings record
Change subfield to match holdings link number just as we did in previous slides
Questions?
HOW TO USE THE REPORTS WIZARD TO GET SUMMARY HOLDINGS INFORMATION
Serial Controls by Item Report
Report used: Serial Controls by Item
Serial Control Selection tab:
Sorting Tab:
Print Item tab:
Print Item tab: entry list gadget
Print Item tab:
Display Finished Report
View Report
Copy into Microsoft Word
Find and Replace hard returns
Find and Replace: add new hard returns
Copy into Notepad
Make certain you save your Notepad document
Text Import to Excel:
Use | as the delimiter
ISSN and journal titles line up perfectly
Information does not line up
Format as Table
Sort A to Z
Insert Sheet Columns
Consolidate information in one column
Questions?
• Don’t Panic– Contact Information:
• Darinlee Needham » djdolan@uncg.edu» 336-334-5996
– Download powerpoint:• Slideshare – search for “NCSDUG”
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