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| ==== Creating Local Collections ==== | ==== Creating Local Collections ==== | ||
| - | Local collections of content can be created to populate the LCL Collections select box in a CustomLink editing view. Some CustomLinks require creation of LCL collections to facilitate linking (LitCrit Online, JSTOR Books) and some LCL collections are created for when we have a very small subset of whatever LCL collection is being offered in EDS. | + | Local collections of content can be created to populate the LCL Collections select box in a CustomLink editing view. Some CustomLinks require creation of LCL collections to facilitate linking (Lit .Crit. Online, JSTOR Books) and some LCL collections are created for when we have a very small subset of whatever LCL collection is being offered in EDS. |
| + | * To create a local collection, you must first have some sort of datafile from a publisher platform. | ||
| + | * A title list, KBART or CSV export, etc. | ||
| + | * It should at least include IS*N and a title. | ||
| + | * Other information like date thresholds, call numbers (for print), holdings notes should be created prior to upload. See Kat for more details. | ||
| + | * Save whatever file you have as a .txt tab delimited format | ||
| + | * **DO NOT INCLUDE THE FIRST LINE AS A HEADER** | ||
| + | * Go to the EBSCOAdmin and choose "Local Collections" from the menu ribbon. | ||
| + | * First select Add a New Collection | ||
| + | * You must create an ID and Description. The ID character limit is very small. | ||
| + | * Include Alternate ISSNs is selected as a default. If the content is mixed media or eBooks turn this off. | ||
| + | * Submit | ||
| + | * Find the collection line and click "Go" | ||
| + | * Now you need to actually upload the titles into the LCL Collection | ||
| + | * Choose "Upload Local Titles" above the Browse bar and collection name. | ||
| + | * Leave the File Type as Tab Delimited | ||
| + | * Unless the file is encoded, leave the open text blank, along with the field and text delimiter. | ||
| + | * Take the Collection ID you created from the step above | ||
| + | * Indicate which columns reflect which field. | ||
| + | * Column numbers must be surrounded in Brackets. | ||
| + | * Update Mode: Append is for adding content, Replace is for overwriting existing content. Use append for new LCL collections or small additions. | ||
| + | * Attach the file and leave an email to be notified by | ||
| + | * Submit | ||
| + | * Once the titles are added you can select the LCL collection in a CustomLink editing screen. | ||
| ===== Enabling a New Resource ===== | ===== Enabling a New Resource ===== | ||
