Importing

**Here is a screen shot from an import done at Ranum.**
Always choose STRICT matching. Note: You may want some other settings but this works well if you are assigning the next available barcode in your collection. It is important to create a category (New Books) and have all the copies go to that category. Then, when you are ready to print barcodes you will just choose that category and will have a clean print job. (Always empty your category contents before putting in new copies or you will get your old copies, too.)



**How do I import titles and copies?**
**Import Titles** lets you import title and copy records in the MARC21/852 holdings format.

You'll need to select the manner in which Destiny handles duplicate records for both MARC records and copies, determine which library the copies belong to (if you're a district cataloger), and add information to the incoming copy records, if desired.

Importing: //Note: // If the incoming copy has //no // barcode number in the record, and you select either **Skip ** or **Replace **, Destiny creates //no //copy. It does make an entry in the job summary indicating that it skipped the copy.
 * ALWAYS go to 'How do I?' or Help before starting the process. If you are unsure about any part of the process, call Follett Support, 800-722-7424.
 * ALWAYS do a Preview before importing. If everything is correct go ahead and do the actual import. If not, DO NOT import. It is much harder to correct problems later.
 * Create an Import file in your h: drive to save marc record files for download. Once you have downloaded, you can rename it to something that applies, i.g. Follett11.30.09, Rainbow 12.1.09.
 * See a screen print below and barcode information:
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 * < Import_Screen.GIF ||
 * To ignore any barcode number in an incoming record and assign a new one to every incoming copy, select **Always add the incoming… **.Then either:
 * Select the first option and enter a starting barcode number.(To fill gaps in your barcode number sequence, enter the lowest number in your symbology. Destiny skips any barcode numbers that are already in use or are part of a defined vendor range.)**//Important: // ** You must use an entire 14 digit barcode. If you need to know your next available number go to Site Configuration, Site Info.
 * Select **Assign next barcode ** to allow Destiny to find and use the next highest barcode numbers available. Destiny skips any barcode numbers that are used or part of a defined vendor barcode number range.

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 * 1) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">Period 1 Teacher
 * 2) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">Period 4 Teacher
 * 3) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">Literacy Teacher
 * 4) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">SS Teacher
 * 5) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: auto;">Math Teacher