OpenRefine Warning Message: Import does not specify an DateFirstPackageIssue column
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DateFirstPackageIssue Import does not specify an DateFirstPackageIssue column
Description
The publication date of the first/earliest issue for a journal publication within the package. This column is not required, but it is highly desirable that it be added if the information is available.
Note: Most files contain this information, but it may be named something like "date_first_issue_online" or "ft_start_date". Look for columns with dates or years.
Solutions
Rename a column with a macro
Right-click any cell and select Apply Macro
Search for the name of the package and/or provider to locate the correct macro, or search for the KBART (generic) macro.
Click Ok to run the macro
Rename a column manually
- Open the quick resolution menu by clicking on the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the warning message, and selecting "Quick Resolution."
- Choose "Rename a column."
- A dropdown menu will appear listing all of the columns already in your project.
- Choose the one that contains coverage start dates and click "rename."
- The warning message should disappear.
Create a new column
- Open the quick resolution menu by clicking on the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the warning message, and selecting "Quick Resolution."
- Choose "Append a blank column."
- An empty column with the correct name will be appended at the right-most place in your project.
- You will need to manually type in dates for each title.
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