This enhancement to permissions for cataloging would allow library staff to add brief bibs (less than full MARC cataloging) and attach items without allowing them to edit full MARC bibs and without involving the name authority file. 1 - Add a new field/value/permission for users - 'Cataloging level' 2 - Save this cataloging level in the DB when a user adds/edits/updates a bibliographic record 3 - If a record is saved with a higher level than the current user, the user will not be able to edit the bibliographic record 4 - Add to the details page an input/dropdown to allow adjusting the current level for a record - users will only be able to adjust the level to their current level or below 5 - When editing a record, a user of a higher level will have the option to save at their level, or retain the current level 6 - Cataloging levels will be reportable in the Koha reports module 7 - Cataloging levels will be visible on the record details page 8 - An interface will be provided for defining the allowed cataloging levels, allowing to specify as many levels as are needed and make it simple to assign these to a patron [i.e. Staff member].
CLAMS would love to co-sponsor this.
Fast Add should only be for On the Fly items. A patron wants to borrow a book, DVD etc. but when the circ staff person tries to check the item out, it is not on the system. Then circ staff could add an on the fly (Fast Add) bib and attach an on the fly item. they should have a very minimal permission set to allow the item to circulate. Cataloging staff at the library on the other hand should have the ability to add brief bibs and items at a higher level and be able to edit those items and brief bibs. There should be levels of permission: fast add (circ staff), cataloging brief bibs and full times (library cataloging staff), higher level for central consortium cataloging staff (full editing permissions). The mid level permission for library staff is missing in Koha. Fast Cat is just a workaround due to lack of cataloging options in Koha.