[Koha-devel] Possible to create/import separate records for multiple items with same ISBN?

[Bruffey, Mark]

I am ready to batch import our MARC21 records (35,000) into KOHA for serious testing of KOHA.

 

I believe the proper way to batch import MARC records into KOHA is through the breeding farm.

 

As I read the indicators for import into breeding farm, it appears that items with same ISBN will be deleted/ignored. However, we have already decided to create a MARC record for each item, in our current automation/cataloging system, as this provides certain advantages unavailable when multiple copies of the same item are cataloged together in the same record.

 

I don't want to go into explaining all the benefits of keeping a single record for each item at this time, but I do feel those benefits are great enough to justify maintaining the collection that way. Is it possible to do this in KOHA?

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

 

PS Obviously, I could use any import/export help available, and I will diligently read any documentation on this operation, should any be pointed out to me.

 

L. Mark Bruffey
Director Library Services
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
900 Forestview Lane N
Plymouth  MN  55441
763 417 8264

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