GOKb Review Task: Ingest file ISSN matched an existing eISSN.

Full text of review request

Ingest file issn matched an existing eissn. Identifier type mismatch.

OR

Ingest file eissn matched an existing issn. Identifier type mismatch.

Description

This review task is generated if an ISSN is imported as a particular type (print or electronic) which contradicts the way it is already labeled in GOKb.

Solution

  1. Determine the correct print and electronic identifiers.
  2. You may wish to use the following resources:
    1. The publisher's web site
    2. Ulrich's
    3. ISSN Portal
    4. OCLC
    5. Your library catalog
  3. If any of the existing ISSNs are labeled incorrectly, delete them.
  4. If there are any ISSNs not already present on the record add them.

 

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