Bug 28072

Summary: Z39.50/SRU servers would be a great addition to Mana KB
Product: Koha Reporter: Jason Robb <jrobb>
Component: Mana-kbAssignee: Bugs List <koha-bugs>
Status: NEW --- QA Contact:
Severity: enhancement    
Priority: P5 - low CC: alex.arnaud, barbara.johnson, bibliwho, bugzilla, david, egpetridis, flyingendpaper, george, lauren_denny, lisettepalouse+koha, madamyk, trice
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Description Jason Robb 2021-04-01 15:41:56 UTC 
It would be very helpful if Mana KB allowed libraries to share, search, and import targets for copy cataloging. It could be added to Koha's Z39.50/SRU servers administration page.

Search filters might include type of library, language, maybe a way to find a target with specialized collections like medical or law. It might also be good to have a way to handle targets that stop working - like a way to test them prior to import and/or a way to flag them for review/removal.

There are various websites around where you can pick up new targets, but often you have to trial and error your way to identify if the target works at all, and if the target has the kinds of records you're seeking. Having those categorized better and imported at the push of a button would save time and effort.

With enough collaboration from the Koha community, this could also lead to a much more robust centralized collection of targets than anything currently available.
Comment 1 George Williams (NEKLS) 2021-05-12 16:30:43 UTC 
This would be an outstanding addition to Mana.
Comment 2 Barbara Johnson 2021-05-20 16:20:49 UTC 
Really great idea.
Comment 3 Lauren Denny 2021-08-18 16:29:00 UTC 
This sounds like a wonderful idea!
Comment 4 Cab Vinton 2022-04-14 16:16:54 UTC 
+1 for this idea!
Comment 5 Manos PETRIDIS 2022-06-15 13:39:55 UTC 
It would also be helpful if the entries in the shared Z39.50/SRU servers' list carried information on the libraries' content and/or focus.

For example, for libraries following DDC the entry may mention the 
top 3 Classes, top 10 Divisions, top 30 Sections of each library. Or, 3 top LCC Classes and 30 top subclasses. Perhaps also top 30 Subject headings.
Comment 6 Teresa Rice 2023-02-23 19:45:55 UTC 
We would be interested in this