From 13ba4daa616d7181880ec83a424625258c8af983 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jenmawe Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:22:45 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update setup.md Added testing with 7.7 and new instructor note. --- learners/setup.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/learners/setup.md b/learners/setup.md index 175d87ce..437a72e7 100644 --- a/learners/setup.md +++ b/learners/setup.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ You need to install the latest version of MarcEdit and download a data file to f MarcEdit is a free, open-source application. You can download MarcEdit from [https://marcedit.reeset.net/downloads](https://marcedit.reeset.net/downloads). -This lesson has been tested with the following versions: MarcEdit 7 (specifically 7.6.3) for Windows and MarcEdit 3 for MacOS. It should be highlighted that MarcEdit is frequently updated and these instructions might have been tested on a slightly earlier version. +This lesson has been tested with the following versions: MarcEdit 7 (specifically 7.6.3 and 7.7.10) for Windows and MarcEdit 3 for MacOS. It should be highlighted that MarcEdit is frequently updated and these instructions might have been tested on a slightly earlier version. #### Plug-Ins and Packages @@ -95,3 +95,13 @@ If you encounter problems installing or running MarcEdit, a good source of suppo Include your operating system when searching to find the most relevant answers for your issue. You may also want to check the [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrHRsJ91nVFScJLS91SWR5awtFfpewMWg) or the [MarcEdit Knowledge Base](https://marcedit.reeset.net/archives/category/knowledge_base). + +## Updating MarcEdit + +MarcEdit is continually being improved. Fixes and sometimes new functionality are released several times per year. There is no set schedule as to when an update is available. However, it is recommended to subscribe to the MarcEdit listserv where information is posted on new updates and/or versions. + +:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: instructor + +Note: Typically updates will not remove funtionality. However, some updates will re-arrange tools and functions slightly differently from time to time. For example, from 7.6 to 7.7, the Edit Shortcuts menu went from one level to choose from to a mix of 2 and one. + +::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: From 054ade8bd06121b128f1eca7dd2295ddc98f224b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jenmawe Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:29:22 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update 05-profiling-your-MARC-data.md Added instructor note on material type report --- episodes/05-profiling-your-MARC-data.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/episodes/05-profiling-your-MARC-data.md b/episodes/05-profiling-your-MARC-data.md index 4b21884e..310888d7 100644 --- a/episodes/05-profiling-your-MARC-data.md +++ b/episodes/05-profiling-your-MARC-data.md @@ -29,6 +29,13 @@ The MarcEditor provides multiple reporting options and tools to help you profile The `Material Type Report` can be used to identify the types of resources described in your MARC file. This report is helpful when you're uncertain of what resources are represented in your file, or to locate potential errors. +:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: instructor + +Note: The type of material is generated by the LEADER or LDR field position 6 (type of record), position 7 (bibliographic level), and 008 position 23 or 29 depending on the type of record. + +::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: + + ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: checklist ## Run Material Type Report From 1df6cf0fc889acebe9b45ed12614328ef5cfbb65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jenmawe Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:36:37 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update 07-manipulating-MARC-data-advanced.md add instructor notes and slight changes to path for edit shortcuts --- episodes/07-manipulating-MARC-data-advanced.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/episodes/07-manipulating-MARC-data-advanced.md b/episodes/07-manipulating-MARC-data-advanced.md index f2f33689..9e5f3bdc 100644 --- a/episodes/07-manipulating-MARC-data-advanced.md +++ b/episodes/07-manipulating-MARC-data-advanced.md @@ -25,11 +25,18 @@ The Edit Shortcuts menu can be found by going to Edit in the menu in the MarcEdi - Field Edits: You can clean smart characters or ISBD punctuation, correct mnemonic errors, generate paired ISBN-13 values, find fields missing a word, find records missing a field, find records with duplicate tags, insert a Generic LDR if it is missing, limit the number of fields, replace HTML entities, or swap a title. - Math Functions: Convert to decimal degrees. +:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: instructor + +Note: With version 7.7, the Field Edits have an additional menu level. Cleaning smart characters, ISBD punctuation, and limiting number of fields is now under Data Cleanup Tools. Find records missing a field, with duplicate tags or missing a word are now under the menu option Find Data Tools. + +::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: + + ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: checklist ## Let's use Edit Shortcuts to make the 099$a upper case -1. Go to Edit → Edit Shortcuts +1. Go to Edit → Edit Shortcuts -> Change Case -> Upper Case 2. In the new window, in the field box, type in `099$a` 3. Click OK