Create WorldCat bibliographic records (Fundamentals)
Note: If you are a WMS library or using full WorldShare Record Manager, please see Create WorldCat bibliographic records.
You can create a WorldCat bibliographic record in Text View using a material type template based on Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) or Resource Description and Access (RDA).
- In the left navigation, click Create WorldCat Record.
- For Type, select Text View.
- Select a Format for the record you are creating.
- From the Material Type drop-down list, select a material type.
- Audio book
- Book
- Image
- Sound recording
- Video
- Click Create.
- Update the bibliographic record with your institution's information. For required fields, see required fields by material type template below.
- From the Save drop-down menu, select one of the following:
- Add Record to WorldCat - Adds the record to WorldCat
- Add Record and Set WorldCat Holding - Adds the record to WorldCat and sets a WorldCat holding by adding your library's OCLC institution symbol to the record
A confirmation message will appear with the OCLC control number once the record has been added to WorldCat.
- If there are any errors in the record, an error message will appear. Correct the errors and repeat step 7.
- Required fields by material type template
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Material type template |
Required field 1 |
Required field 2 |
Required field 3 |
Required field 4 |
Required field 5 |
Required field 6 |
Required field 7 |
Required field 8 |
Audio book |
Title |
Country |
Year of Publication |
Language |
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Book |
Title |
Country |
Year of Publication |
Language |
Format |
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Image |
Title |
Country |
Year of Publication |
Language |
Format |
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Sound recording |
Title |
Country |
Year of Publication |
Language |
Recording Type |
Playback |
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Video |
Title |
Country |
Year of Publication |
Language |
Format |
Dimensions |
Configuration of Playback Channels |
Specific Material Designation |