Import Data

Important Notes:

Importing records into the database should be handled by a knowledgeable and skilled staff member. Please carefully read the instructions below.

The required format for import is a file containing tab separated fields with each record terminated by a newline character. Any line containing a newline character within any field will cause the import to be terminated on that record. The first line of the import file must contain a list of tab separated database fields as defined in the Metadata Field Editor.

Import supports either importing of Resource records, or just Controlled Names, Options, or Classifications. If the header line contains a Title field, it will attempt to import Resource records. If the header line only contains Controlled Names, Options, or Classifications (or a subset of these), it will only import those values.

Once the records have been imported, both the search and recommender databases must be rebuilt so that searching and the recommender system will work correctly.

  • Example:
  • To import a data file, use the "Browse..." button below to locate your local file for import. Initiate import by clicking on the "Begin Import" button. Your file will be uploaded to the server and the data imported.
  • NOTE: Importing resource records with images is not supported at this time.

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