Editing Primo VE Normalization Rules to change subject headings
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Stephanie Roach

Created Mar 24, 2025

Editing Primo VE Normalization Rules to change subject headings

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Ex Libris - Alma

14 Steps
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Click on Discovery

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Click on Manage display and local fields

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If you've previously edited a subject rule, it will appear in the list. If not you'll need to Add a new display field for "Subject"

To add a new field: Click "Add field" then select "Add display field" from the dropdown menu. Select "Subject" from the "Field to edit" dropdown search box. You will edit it for MARC21.

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Click on More actions

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Click on Edit

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Click on MARC21 normalization rule for display

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Click on More actions

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Click on Edit

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Edit the normalization rule as needed

Recommended: Copy/paste the file to a code editor and modify it there as needed. Save a backup of your original file if you have previously worked with a normalization rule so you don't lose your previous work and can revert easily if needed.

If you are using the file provided by SMCCCD, you may paste the provided code into the selected text area, or paste select areas as needed.

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Click on Save

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Click on Back

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Click on Apply rules

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Take note that Rules were applied successfully

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Verify changes have taken effect in Primo VE as expected

Here is a before and after screenshot of a record in Primo VE

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