Basic search (Fundamentals)

1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Local Holdings Records.
2. From the Index drop-down list, select an index.
3. In the Term(s) text field, enter your search terms. The text field will expand to fit your search terms, if needed.
   Or
   From the sub-selection drop-down list(s), select the relevant options.
    Note: Some indexes provide sub-selection drop-down lists rather than a Term(s) text field. 

   Local holdings record indexes and sub-selections - Table

    Note: See Local holdings record indexes A-Z for detailed information about each local holdings record index.

   Index	Available sub-selections
   Action Note
   Barcode	You can search up to 250 barcodes at a time. The barcodes searched cannot exceed 6500 characters. A counter displays how many barcodes and characters remain after you have entered multiple barcodes. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional barcodes.
   Bibliographic Control Number
   Branch/Shelving Location	Sub-selection Available options Branch Select a branch location from the drop-down list. Or Enter the name of a branch location in the text field. As you type, the system automatically suggests names of potential matches. If the branch name entered does not appear in the drop-down list, press <Enter> to add it to the list. Shelving Location Select a shelving location from the drop-down list. Or Enter the name of a shelving location in the text field. As you type, the system automatically suggests names of potential matches. If the shelving location entered does not appear in the drop-down list, press <Enter> to add it to the list.
   Call Number
   Holdings Record Number
   Lending Policy	Sub-selection Available options Options Limited lending policy Will lend Will lend hard copy only Will not lend Unknown
   LHR Control Number
   MARC Organization Code
   OCLC Number	You can search up to 250 OCLC numbers at a time. A counter displays how many OCLC numbers remain after you have entered multiple OCLC numbers. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional OCLC numbers. OCLC numbers are automatically linked by Boolean OR.
   Private Note
   Public Note
   Reproduction Policy	Sub-selection Available options Options   Will not reproduce Will reproduce Unknown
   Temporary Shelving Location	Sub-selection Available options Branch Select a branch location from the drop-down list. Or Enter the name of a branch location in the text field. As you type, the system automatically suggests names of potential matches. If the branch name entered does not appear in the drop-down list, press <Enter> to add it to the list. Shelving Location Select a shelving location from the drop-down list. Or Enter the name of a shelving location in the text field. As you type, the system automatically suggests names of potential matches. If the shelving location entered does not appear in the drop-down list, press <Enter> to add it to the list.

4. Click Search. The Search results page appears with the matching local holdings records listed in a table.
   • Results are sorted numerically by OCLC number.
   • To change the sort order, click any of the following column headings: Barcode(s), Branch, Lending Policy (if enabled), Bibliographic Record Information.

   LHR search results table columns - Table

   Column	Description
   Call Number	Displays call number subfield data from the shelving designation and copy number subfields of the 852 field of your local holdings records (LHRs). Subfield display is dependent upon the content of data in your LHR and can include: $k - Call number prefix (R) $h - Classification part (NR) $i - Item part (R) $j - Shelving control number (NR) $l - Shelving form of title (NR) $m - Call number suffix (R) $t - Copy number (NR)  Note: Subfield data is displayed without subfields (e.g., $hPN1997 .2$i.W47 2010 displays as PN1997 .2 .W47 2010).
   Barcode(s)	Displays the barcode data from the piece designation subfields of the 876 field of your LHRs. Click a barcode to open the LHR editor.
   Shared Print	Displays whether the item to which the LHR is associated is part of a shared print project.  Note: This filter only displays if the Shared Print preference has been enabled.
   Branch	Displays the branch name for the item to which the LHR is associated.
   Shelving Location	Displays the shelving location for the item to which the LHR is associated.
   LHR Audience Level	Displays the audience level of the LHR.  Note:  This filter only displays for WorldShare Management Services libraries who have enabled the Audience level preference.
   Lending Policy	Displays the lending policy for the item to which the LHR is associated.  Note: This filter only displays if the Lending Policy preference has been enabled.
   LHR Details	Displays the ILL status, holding library, and shelving location for the item to which the LHR is associated.
   Bibliographic Record Information	Displays the basic bibliographic information for the item to which the LHR is associated. Click the title of the item to view the bibliographic record in the MARC editor.

5. Click the call number to open the LHR editor.

You can search for records that do not match a record in WorldCat after going through data sync processing in Collection Manager. Use the OCLC number(s) provided in the Unresolved Cross Reference file to search for the unresolved record(s). Find more information about unresolved records, see WorldCat data sync collections: Process records in WorldCat Staging.

1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Bibliographic Records.
2. From the Index drop-down list, select OCLC Number.
3. Enter the OCLC number for the unresolved record in the Term(s) text field.
4. Click Search.
5. Click the title of an item to open the WorldCat record.