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Derive constant data records

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Discover how to derive a local holdings constant data record from an existing local holdings constant data record or from a local holdings record in WorldShare Record Manager.

Derive a new constant data record from an existing constant data record

  1. In the left navigation, click Toolbox. The Constant Data tab opens by default.
  2. Select Local Holdings Record from the Data Type drop-down list.
  3. Search for a constant data record or click a Constant Data Record Name. The constant data editor opens in the tab.
  4. From the Record drop-down menu, select Derive Constant Data.
  5. Update the constant data record with new information.
  6. Click Save.
  7. In the Save Constant Data dialog, enter:
    • Name - Enter the name of the new constant data record.
    • My Status - Enter the status of the constant data record. Use this information to help you retrieve constant data records.
    • Make Default - Select if you want this constant data record to be your default bibliographic constant data record.
  8. Click Save.

Derive a new constant data record from a local holdings record

  1. From the Local Holdings Records accordion, click the Edit icon for the local holdings record you want to move.
  2. From the Record drop-down menu, select Derive from the LHR Constant Data flyout menu.
  3. Update the constant data record with new information.
  4. Click Save.
  5. In the Save Constant Data dialog, enter:
    • Name - Enter the name of the new constant data record.
    • My Status - Enter the status of the constant data record. Use this information to help you retrieve constant data records.
    • Make Default - Select if you want this constant data record to be your default bibliographic constant data record.
  6. Click Save.