Well, for whatever it's worth, I selected "Library of Congress" as my source on a 2.7 test server and then did a title search for "A First Course in Abstract Algebra" and my first hit was a 2015 bib record for that material out of 14 hits. When I did an ISBN search on the 10-digit ISBN, I got the same record exactly. So, there are bib records with that particular example in existence.
The quality of bib records will vary depending on who created the record and what information was or was not included and whether it was all accurate. I know we make use of cataloging services, like OCLC. But there are lots of potential z39.50 databases to draw from around the world (like lists at http://irspy.indexdata.com/). -- Ben** **who is *not* a cataloger and will respectfully step back away from the rest of discussing library cataloging practices... On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 1:29 PM, Howard Canning <hcann...@bluehills.org> wrote: > No. I find the software interesting and just starting out learning it. How > for example would I add > http://www.amazon.com/First-Course-Abstract-Algebra-Groups/dp/1482245523/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425922030&sr=8-2&keywords=algebra+first+course+3rd+edition > to evergreen if it isn't a search result. What's the most basic approach. > Thanks > > On Mar 9, 2015 12:48 PM, "Rogan Hamby" <rogan.ha...@yclibrary.net> wrote: >> >> Hi Howard, >> >> Evergreen does support original cataloging and importing MARC files from >> copy cataloging services. Are you familiar with MARC records or cataloging? >> >> On Monday, March 9, 2015, Howard Canning <hcann...@bluehills.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hi All, >>> So I'm evaluating Evergreen 2.7.4 for my school library and am testing >>> adding books but so far importing them from Z39 appears to be the only way. >>> I suppose I expect if I type in Algebra I'd get 100's pf books in the search >>> results but I just get 1 with all the checkboxes checked. >>> How do I add a book manually and whats the best method to have access to >>> 1000s of titles like say Amazon.com? >>> How best can I use Evergreen as I basically want to be able to have an >>> inventory of the books on the shelves but most most get found on the Z39 >>> look up. >>> I suspect I'm missing something with Evergreen >>> Thanks >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Rogan Hamby, MLS, CCNP, MIA >> Managers Headquarters Library and Reference Services, >> York County Library System >> >> “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit >> me.” >> ― C.S. Lewis >> > -- Benjamin Shum Evergreen Systems Manager Bibliomation, Inc. 24 Wooster Ave. Waterbury, CT 06708 203-577-4070, ext. 113