diff --git a/sourcing/model.py b/sourcing/model.py
index 5e9286d..2c328af 100644
--- a/sourcing/model.py
+++ b/sourcing/model.py
@@ -299,7 +299,11 @@ class XanaLink(Item):
         if link['type'] != 'title':
             return
 
-        facet1, facet2 = link['facets']
+        try:
+            facet1, facet2 = link['facets']
+        except ValueError:
+            return
+
         link_type, _, ident = facet1[0].partition(': ')
         item = Item.from_external(ident, home)