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Workflow for data sync collections

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The data sync collection workflow provides an overview of the data sync collection process, from collection creation to report retrieval.

Introduction

Data synchronization is an automated process that compares records from your local catalog against records in WorldCat and manages holdings on those matching records. These holdings may be at the institution-level, such as your OCLC symbol, or at the local-level, such as local holdings records (LHRs). This process also facilitates adding new records to WorldCat.

This workflow provides an overview of the data sync collection process, from collection creation to report retrieval.

Data sync workflow

Create data sync collection

 Note: If you have questions while creating your data sync collection, please contact OCLC Support.

Create data sync collection for a Reclamation

 Note: There is a fee associated with a reclamation.

If you are new to data sync collections, or if it has been awhile since your holdings have been consistently maintained, we recommend starting with a Reclamation and then continuing with an Ongoing collection to ensure your holdings remain up to date.

Submit data to OCLC

 Note:

  • OCLC Supports BIBFRAME version 2.2.0.
  • If you have questions about data preparation and submittal, please contact your database specialist.

Data requirements

Data preparation

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Exchange files with OCLC

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This video reviews how to exchange files with OCLC through WorldShare and through a file exchange server.

 

 

 

OCLC staff reviews collection, processes submitted data, and releases output

 Note: If you have questions about data processing, please contact your database specialist.

Review output files and reports

 Note: If you have questions about your reports or file output and retrieval, please contact OCLC Support.

Reports