Over time, the data in Heritage may need tiding up because of incorrect data entry or content which has not been updated or removed (or is just invalid because of changes in usage). This workshop will help you safely identify and resolve these problems.

All sessions include a tutorial with hands-on practical exercises. Where possible, these are based on the data in the Demonstration Dataset which is available in your copy of Heritage. The workbooks can be used again at your site by other Library staff.

The Workshop includes practical exercises throughout the day to consolidate what you have learnt.

Who should attend?

The Workshop is aimed at Heritage users who have now recognised that the data in Heritage is no longer consistent or conducive to their requirements. You will be provided with the necessary skills to update and clean your Heritage data, from amending and correcting spelling mistakes to deleting Circulation History.

Course Content:

Old Data, Out of date records & Missing items

• Stocktake
• Identifying unissued Accession Records and inactive Readers
• Readers whose membership has expired
• Redundant Circulation History

Untidy Data

• Finding & Fixing Spelling Mistakes
• Data in the wrong case

Changes in The Data

• Problems Caused by New Media Types
• Old Overdues the are Unlikely to be Returned
• Modifying Authority Files
• Circulation Rules
• Dealing with Missing Accessions
• Using Global Change / Global Delete
• Housekeeping
• Data Checks

Workshop timing

The workshop runs from 10am to 3.30pm with registration from 9.30am. It includes coffee or tea and biscuits and a buffet lunch.