ATLA / OCLC

[newrome]

How do I import a ATLA / OCLC reference into Bookends? I can do this in Endnote using the ALTA OCLC import filter without problems.

When I try to drop it into Bookends, it tries, but imports nothing.

I have tried both the ATLA and OCLC ATLA filters. Does the file's extension matter?

I have tried it without extension (that's how it is saved from OCLC), I have tried it with .txt, but nothing seems to work. I am sure it is user error. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Jon]

Hi,

You can open the text file you are trying to import and compare it to what these filters expect. I think a minor tweak will be all that is needed (e.g. telling Bookends what tag is used to begin a new reference -- that often is slighty different between different vendors).

If you can't figure it out, send me the text file as an attachment and I'll take a look.

Jon
Sonny Software

[sly3]

When I try to search for or import files with OCLC FirstSEarch WorldCat, I am prompted to log in, which I do (confirmed the password just now). Then I get an error message <h1> failed to initialize in fsz3950.org

[Jon]

I can't test this because I don't have a subscription to that service. But it could be that their server is down, or that something has changed in the contact info (Internet tab of the filter).

Jon
Sonny Software

[sly3]

I was having trouble searching with several filters. Jon suggested that I uncheck "password required" (in the Bookends filter, under internet). After I did that I connected just fine.

But...

I am still can't internet search. After I unchecked require password, I am able to connect to OCLC WOrldCat and other sites (like ProquestDirect) , but I am now getting all kinds of initiation errors. Any ideas?.

[Jon]

Unless someone has any suggestions, I think you'll have to contact your library about connection details...

Jon
Sonny Software

[danzac]

I'm not sure if the ATLA issue has been resolved, but you should export it as RIS from ATLA. Then shift>drop it into bookends using the ATLA RIS filter (I think Jon included this- if not just duplicate and change the RIS filter you have)

Danny