Add new metadata source

richardofyork · 10-25-2017, 12:47 PM

Hi

How can I add a new metadata source to be used in the "Download metadata" function under "Edit metadata"?

I regularly consult a number of online catalogues: my university library (yorsearch.york.ac.uk), worldcat.org and explore.bl.uk, but I cannot see how to add these to the source list.

Also, or alternatively, can I import bibliographic metadata in a standard format, e.g. BibTeX or RIS?

Apologies if this has been answered already but I cannot find the posting if it has...

Thanks,
Richard

theducks · 10-25-2017, 01:58 PM

You need to install the Metadata Source plugins (if they are listed in Get Plugins) for the desired sites, or configure (enable) them if they already appear on
Preferences:Metadata Download (this is also where you can fine tune your metadata choices)

If the PI does not exist, you could write (or con someone) into writing them.
There is a FAQ entry on plugin development.

10-25-2017, 12:47 PM	#1
richardofyork Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: Kindle	Add new metadata source Hi How can I add a new metadata source to be used in the "Download metadata" function under "Edit metadata"? I regularly consult a number of online catalogues: my university library (yorsearch.york.ac.uk), worldcat.org and explore.bl.uk, but I cannot see how to add these to the source list. Also, or alternatively, can I import bibliographic metadata in a standard format, e.g. BibTeX or RIS? Apologies if this has been answered already but I cannot find the posting if it has... Thanks, Richard

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theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,048 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	You need to install the Metadata Source plugins (if they are listed in Get Plugins) for the desired sites, or configure (enable) them if they already appear on Preferences:Metadata Download (this is also where you can fine tune your metadata choices) If the PI does not exist, you could write (or con someone) into writing them. There is a FAQ entry on plugin development.