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Set preferences for bibliographic records

Learn how to set preferences for working with bibliographic records within the simplified cataloging role in WorldShare Record Manager.

Overview

The User Preferences menu includes an accordions that allows you to select your preferences for working with records.

  1. In the left navigation, click User Preferences.
  2. From the User Preferences, click Working with Records.

 Note: After setting preferences for working with bibliographic records:

  • Click Reset Form to restore original default settings.
  • Click Discard Page Changes to discard the changes you made and retain your previous settings. A confirmation dialog displays to confirm the discardment. Click Discard to confirm and discard your changes.

Working with bibliographic records 

  1. For Default Editor, select a default record editor.
    • MARC 21 View
    • Text View
  2. For Default Holding Library Code (049), select a holding library code from the drop-down list.

     Note: The list of available locations is specific to the locations available for your institution. The default option is the default from the Holding Library Code list from the database. This code is for bibliographic records, saved work in-progress records, and local holdings records.

  3. For Default Classification Scheme, select a classification scheme from the drop-down list.
    • Library of Congress (default)
    • Dewey Decimal

       Note: When creating labels, the call number will be pulled from a 092 field.

    • National Library of Medicine
    • Canadian National Library
    • Government Document
    • National Agricultural Library
    • Universal Decimal