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Delete WorldCat bibliographic records (Fundamentals)

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Discover how to delete a bibliographic record from the MARC 21 editor in WorldShare Record Manager Fundamentals.

 Note: If you are a WMS library or using full WorldShare Record Manager, please see Delete WorldCat bibliographic records.

Overview

You can delete your library's bibliographic records if the following conditions are true:

  • The bibliographic record:
    • Was created by the same institution (check 040 $c).
    • Is not held by your own or other institutions.
    • Has no local holdings records from own or other institutions linked to it.

Image of the interface with the conditions for deletion outlined

Delete a bibliographic record

  1. Confirm that the record meets all conditions for deletion.
  2. From the MARC 21 editor, click Record > Delete.
  3. From the Delete the Bibliographic Record dialog, click Delete. The bibliographic record is removed from the system.