03-12-2019, 02:59 PM
Jennifer:
In your questions you asked about location and status at import. I wanted to make sure we weren't providing just one answer when there are really two questions. Are you using an import profile for the GOBI records or are you using the GOBI API? Import profile means that you go to the GOBI FTP site, download the file, then import into Alma. If you have the API set up, then it is all supposed to happen automatically. Either way, the import profile or the API, will determine the default location. If you aren't getting a default location, then your import profile for GOBI needs to be tweaked.
The work order pieces that Tara is talking about can control whether or not it shows as available. We are really behind at TCC, so I do not have either the GOBI API or I don't have the work order piece set up and working correctly. BUT, we do have an import profile for GOBI's OCLC+ silver, so we could definitely help you tweak that if that is one of the things you need to do.
We do have a workaround set up so items aren't immediately available when imported. If Tara and Emily can get you set up with the correct way to do it, you are better off, but I could have our cataloger share our workaround if you are interested.
email me directly if you are interested. J
In your questions you asked about location and status at import. I wanted to make sure we weren't providing just one answer when there are really two questions. Are you using an import profile for the GOBI records or are you using the GOBI API? Import profile means that you go to the GOBI FTP site, download the file, then import into Alma. If you have the API set up, then it is all supposed to happen automatically. Either way, the import profile or the API, will determine the default location. If you aren't getting a default location, then your import profile for GOBI needs to be tweaked.
The work order pieces that Tara is talking about can control whether or not it shows as available. We are really behind at TCC, so I do not have either the GOBI API or I don't have the work order piece set up and working correctly. BUT, we do have an import profile for GOBI's OCLC+ silver, so we could definitely help you tweak that if that is one of the things you need to do.
We do have a workaround set up so items aren't immediately available when imported. If Tara and Emily can get you set up with the correct way to do it, you are better off, but I could have our cataloger share our workaround if you are interested.
email me directly if you are interested. J
Jacque Dessino
Electronic Services Librarian
Tidewater Community College
757-822-2646
jdessino@tcc.edu
Electronic Services Librarian
Tidewater Community College
757-822-2646
jdessino@tcc.edu