====== Pergamon HUB as a Cataloguing Source ======

===== What is Pergamon HUB? =====

Pergamon HUB is the central, common database repository. While it is used to store support requests in order to build a knowledge base, it is also used as a central store of catalogue items which can be searched by the [[pergamonmu:items:managing_items|Item Manager]] in order to aid in the building of the local catalogue.

In this regard, it is possible to use the HUB in three ways:

  * As a **donation point** - any **manual** cataloguing that you perform locally can be uploaded to the HUB for general use by other Pergamon users (due to become live from v1.1).

  * As a **download point** - any ISBN (or other serial number) that you require which can be found in the HUB database will be downloaded and used as a starting point for your cataloguing of that record.

  * As a **local download point** - used in the same way as the main HUB, but sources from a local database which can be shipped out from Esferico, your Vendor / SLS etc. for only local use (i.e. does not require an internet connection). This system works in a similar way to Bibliographic DVD databases.

===== Configuring The HUB =====

{{:pergamonmu:items:items-hub-01.jpeg?direct&200 |HUB Lookup Values}}In order to use the HUB, one or two settings must be modified in the Lookup Manager. Login, go to the Lookup Manager, and find the [**System HUB**] group towards the bottom of the left-hand listing.

If you have been provided with the name of the central HUB database (only valid from v1.1 onwards), select the [**HUB Database: Cloud Based**] value and enter this database name in the [**Value 1**] field. If you want Pergamon to include this database in its HUB searches, make sure that the [**Search?**] checkbox is ticked. Save your changes by selecting [**Update**].

If you have been provided with a local HUB file, (valid from v1.0.96 onwards), select the [**HUB Database: Locald**] value and enter this database name in the [**Value 1**] field. If you want Pergamon to include this database in its HUB searches, make sure that the [**Search?**] checkbox is ticked. Save your changes by selecting [**Update**].

Note that if you have checked the [**Search?**] box for both the Cloud Based **and** local HUB databases, the Cloud Based database will be search **first** then followed by the local database file.

===== Opting for HUB Searches =====

{{:pergamonmu:items:items-hub-02.jpeg?direct&100 |}}Allowing HUB searches at point of cataloguing is **User based** and therefore needs to be additionally turned on in the user's own options in the Item Manager window.

Login and start the Item Manager, then select the **[Info] > [Options] > [Search HUB for Item Data]**.\\ \\

===== Searching the HUB =====

{{:pergamonmu:items:items-hub-03.jpeg?direct&200 |Searching the HUB}}In order to search the HUB, [**Create**] a new catalogue item and enter the required Accession number in the barcode field (this may already be present if your barcodes are being pre-generated). Rather than entering any more data, press [**TAB**] twice to move to the ISBN field and type / scan the ISBN (or other serial number) of the item required.

Press [**TAB**] again to move off the ISBN field - this will trigger the HUB search.

If an item is found, as many fields in the catalogue record as possible are populated. Modify the record as required, then select [**Update**] to save the changes.

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