Creating Complex Publication Patterns in Voyager

Laura Edwards and Kelly SmithEKU Libraries

KVUG – June 19, 2009

The number of issues in one cycle of a journal. 1

The number of intervals between issues.

Interval = days, weeks, months, or years

Expected Date and Interval are combined to come up with the predicted time period between issues.

Enter captions in the Enumeration Level fields.1

Continuity determines the numbering for the captions. 2

Chronology = year, month, season, etc. (choose from the dropdown menu.) 3

Entering the complex data…

Each row represents an issue in the cycle.

Depending on how you setup the publication pattern in the first screen, Voyager pre-populates some fields for you, while you will have to manually enter data in other fields.

Issue Increments vs. Constant Values

Issue Increments represent data that will be continuously changed. 1

Constant values are text that represent values, and are indicated by quotes. 2

Fine Tuning…

Edit the field headings to add correct spacing, commas, parentheses, etc.

Develop a consistent way to name complex patterns so they will be easier to locate.

Setting up the prediction based on the first issue in hand…

The pattern of expected issues in the Check-in screen…

Catalog Display…

Example of title with multiple volumes in one cycle. In this case, cycle= 1 year.

3. Delete unused patterns

1. Be consistent in naming the patterns

2. Develop clear guidelines for the order of elements.

Lessons Learned…

Live Examples

Resources

SupportWeb: https://support.endinfosys.com/Login

Presentation by Angela Slaughter: http://tinyurl.com/SlaughterPreso

Laura Edwards Kelly SmitheResource Access Librarian eResource Collection Librarianlaura.edwards@eku.edu kelly.smith2@eku.edu

Thank you! Questions?