[Student-projects] GSoC'14

[Vidhun Vinod]

> I think we should import all the data in the given MARC21 record.

This makes sense as it would be easier and more appropriate to import all
data, or if he needed to list additional data later on he would have to
import them all over again. We have to probably restrict the data to the
view.

I'm confused about this. If it's valid in MARC21 to export only the fields
> which have data, it's completely fine. We need to confirm this.

As far as I know I think this is possible, anyway I'll look into this and
let you know. Should probably play around a little more with the ruby-marc.


> We could keep a dynamic fields list (in db) and use them with the values
> in a different table with field's foreign key. We don't have to keep on
> adding new columns to a table.
>
Great, thought of this but as I'm not sure how large the number of fields
in MARC21 will be, probably do a little more digging. Will have to confirm
with other people whether to use complete MARC21 or the most used parts
first. I think we'll have to use everything considering that we have to
import every information.

I will have to start working on my proposal, any suggestions or things I
should know before I begin?

It's probably a good idea to CC student-projects at lists.smc.org.in to get
some fresh ideas and suggestions, isn't the IRC active?, it was not when I
tried.

Best.
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