Name: alma920.ps1
Description: Windows PowerShell script to create a text string for the Alma 920 field and copy the string to the clipboard
Created: 2018-12-05 by V.M. Downey for Houghton Library Technical Services
Updated: 2022-06-14 by V.M. Downey to add new $$x codes and enlarge box size
Updated: 2024-03-12 by V.M. Downey to add $$a r for reparative description and $$p for projects
Updated: 2024-03-18 by V.M. Downey to change numbered label/list box variables to descriptive variable names
Installation
- Save alma920.ps1 to your computer by right-clicking on the file below and choosing "save link as"
- Create a shortcut to alma920.ps1 (right click on file and select Create Shortcut)
- Move shortcut to Desktop (and, optionally, rename shortcut)
- Right click on shortcut and select Properties
- Select Shortcut tab
- Copy and paste following text into Target box: powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoProfile -WindowStyle Hidden -File alma920.ps1
- (Optional) Assign shortcut keys using the Shortcut key box
- Change Run value to "Minimized"
- Click Apply
- Click OK
Script Download
How to Use
- Create a new field in the Alma holdings record (F8)
- Type "920" for the field and "11" for the indicator values
- Double click on the alma920 shortcut (or use shortcut keys, if assigned)
- Select cataloging type ($$a), project name ($$p), and curatorial department ($$x). Leave $$p blank if not applicable.
- Click OK to save the 920 string to the clipboard
- Paste string into 920 field
Note: Blank subfields will be deleted when the Alma record is saved.
Default Values
| Subfield | Name | Value | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $$a | Type of cataloging | Options: a, c, e, o, r | Blank | ITS uses only c (copy), m (modified), and o (original) |
| $$d | Title cataloged date | Today's date (yyyyMMdd) | Current system date and time in yyyyMMdd format (for example, 20240319) | |
| $$e | Library or Technical Services unit | HO | HO | Code assigned by KNITSS |
| $$f | Cataloger | NetID | Computer's current username ($env:username) | See Find Your NetID (HUIT). In some cases, the current username may not be the user's NetID. |
| $$p | Project name/code | Options: new acq., aargh, shelf-read, project | Blank | Subfield created by Houghton in 2024 |
| $$x | Note | Options: earbm, fal, hew, hfa, htc, hyde, modbm, mus, pga, trc, wpr | Blank | General note subfield but used for curatorial department codes at Houghton |