LOADING AN ISSN LIST

 

This is the first and most important step in analyzing your collection. It is also an easy step!

 

Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System™ reports on your current serials subscriptions by using a list of the ISSN in your serials collection.  To create an ISSN list file, you will need to extract from your Library’s catalog (OPAC) all the records you would like to include in your analysis. Or, you may load ISSN from your library’s A-to-Z List or other source.

 

You may upload a file in any one of several upload formats:

 

·         Plain-text, Tab-delimited

·         Plain-text, Pipe-delimited

·         Plain-text, Comma-delimited

 

There is currently no limit to the number of ISSN files that you may load to your Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System account.

 

For information about creating an ISSN list file for loading, please refer to the Help document titled “Creating an ISSN List”.

 

For format definitions, or for help in formatting an ISSN list file for loading, please refer to the Help document titled “Selecting an Upload File Format for an ISSN List”.

 

 

GETTING STARTED

 

After you have created your ISSN list file, you are now ready to upload this file into your Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System account.

 

Follow these steps to upload your ISSN list:

 

  1. Click on the “Create/Modify Report(s)” navigational button on the main navigation bar.
  2. When the new page loads, you will see a button “Create New List”. Select this button.

 

 

  1. When the new page loads, you will see a box that allows you to enter your list name; this information is entered in the Description Box.  Along with the list name, you can enter contact information that pertains to the individual list. At this time you may also  choose to password protect your list.  The option to password protect your list – or have it publicly accessible – is located on the right side of the box.  Once you have finished entering all your information, click the “Create List” button.

 

 

  1. Next you are brought to a page with an “Actions for the entire list: (select a list action)” drop-down menu.  Use the arrow to the right of the drop-down box to select “Upload Titles”, and then click the Go button.

 

 

  1. The new screen will display the Upload Titles page.  Follow the instructions on the Upload Titles page to upload your plain-text formatted file. (Please refer to the Help file titled “Selecting an Upload File Format for an ISSN List” for definitions of the acceptable file formats).
  2. Once you have selected the proper file format and have browsed your computer for your file, click the “Submit” button.

 

 

  1. The actual upload process may take some time depending upon the size of your list.  Please read the confirmation page that is given after the Submit button is selected.

 

 

Once the above steps are completed you are ready to view the analysis of your collection.

 

 

 

Note: Access to some features of Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System is restricted, based on User Type. Check with your Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System license administrator to determine whether your User Type grants you permission to use this feature.

 

Ulrichsweb.com technical support is available from Serials Solutions. Library Client Services can be contacted via the Support Center or email, clients@serialssolutions.com. For assistance via telephone, North American clients please call +1 (866) SERIALS extension 4, and clients outside of North America please call our UK office at +44 12 2312 5512.