OpenRefine Error Message: Import does not specify a title.identifier.issn column

Full text of error

title.identifier.issn Import does not specify a title.identifier.issn column

Description

This is the print ISSN of the publication. This is a required column, but individual cells can be left blank if the ISSN is unknown or if the title does not have an ISSN.

Solution

Rename a column with a macro

  1.  Right-click any cell and select Apply Macro

  2. Search for the name of the package and/or provider to locate the correct macro, or search for the KBART (generic) macro.

  3. Click Ok to run the macro

Rename a column manually

  1. Open the quick resolution menu by clicking on the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the warning message, and selecting "Quick Resolution."
  2. Choose "Rename a column."
  3. A dropdown menu will appear listing all of the columns already in your project.
  4. Choose the one that contains print ISSNs and click "rename."

Create a new column

  1. Open the quick resolution menu by clicking on the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the warning message, and selecting "Quick Resolution."
  2. Choose "Append a blank column."
  3. An empty column with the correct name will be appended at the right-most place in your project.
  4. You will need to manually type in ISSNs for each title.

 

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