If I ignore the prefix of an OCLC number will it always go to the same MARC record ?
Applies to
- Connexion client all versions
- Connexion browser
- Collection Manager
- Record Manager
- WorldCat Discovery
- FirstSearch
Answer
Yes. The number that follows the prefix is always the same MARC record within WorldCat. If you strip the prefix, it should always go to the same record.
Additional information
There is more information on the history of OCLC Numbers.