Cataloging documentation
Cataloging interfacesConnexion client documentation How to use the Windows-based interface to catalog in OCLC Connexion. Links to Getting Started, Basics, Cataloging, and Authorities documents. Connexion browser documentation How to use the browser-based interface for Connexion cataloging. How to use CatExpress for copy cataloging. CatExpress is in the Connexion browser interface. How to use Z39.50 for cataloging. How to use WebDewey for Dewey classification. WebDewey is in the Connexion browser interface. OCLC Cataloging Authorization Levels quick reference. Defines authorized actions for each OCLC cataloging authorization level. Cataloging guidelinesBibliographic Formats and Standards Tagging conventions, input standards, and guidelines for WorldCat records. Expert Community: Expert Guidelines Cataloging guidelines for participants in OCLC's Expert Community Entering non-ALA Diacritics and Special Characters Procedures for entering diacritics and special characters in Latin-script-based records. Find information about Resource Description and Access (RDA). Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)Find DDC resources Find DDC updates. Technical bulletinsWorldCat Validation release notesSearchingDescription, guidelines, and examples of indexes for searching WorldCat, including fields and subfields indexed. Indexes are supported for all OCLC WorldCat search interfaces (except Z39.50), including Connexion, CatExpress, FirstSearch, and FirstSearch Resource Sharing. Connexion: Searching WorldCat Quick Reference Provides summary instructions, formats, techniques, guidelines, examples, and indexes for searching WorldCat for cataloging purposes, using the Connexion client or browser interface. RecordsWorldCat Rights and Responsibilities for the OCLC Cooperative outlines the rights and responsibilities associated with the stewardship of the WorldCat bibliographic and holdings database by and for the OCLC cooperative. Record structure, character sets, and exchange media formatting for OCLC-MARC records on magnetic tape, via electronic file transfer or via export. MARC 21 bibliographic data elements not implemented by OCLC List of MARC 21 bibliographic data elements that OCLC has not implemented along with possible OCLC action to implement them. AuthoritiesAuthorities: Format and indexes Provides details on the format of OCLC authority records. Describes indexes and indexed fields/subfields. Also covers procedures for submitting authority record change requests (Supersedes the Authorities User Guide). Closed dates in authority record Find information about closed dates in authority records. OCLC Connexion: Add and Replace Authority Records (NACO-Authorized Users Only) Provides details on adding new name authority records, replacing master name authority records and submitting records for national review. |
Authorities (cont.)OCLC Connexion: Create Authority Records Provides details on creating name authority records from workforms or existing records and generating records from name headings. OCLC Connexion: Verify and Control Headings in Bibliographic Records Provides details on supporting the ability to associate headings in bibliographic records with authority records. OCLC Connexion: Edit Authority Records Provides details on editing authority records, inserting diacritics, and displaying and printing records. OCLC Connexion: Export and Import Authority Records Provides details on setting export options and exporting authority records, multiple records, and flagged records, and importing MARC records. OCLC Connexion: Find Authority Records Provides details on searching and browsing the Authority File, viewing and using search results, and using the flagged authority records screen. OCLC Connexion: Searching Authorities Quick Reference Provides summary instructions, formats, techniques, guidelines, examples, and indexes for searching OCLC authority records using the Connexion client or browser interface. OCLC Connexion: Use Authority Constant Data Provides details on selecting, creating, editing, finding, and using authority constant data. OCLC Connexion: Use the Authority Save File Provides details on using, searching, and viewing the Authority Save file. Record Manager: Authorities Guide Describes indexes and indexed fields/subfields for all the authority files that are available using Record Manager. Local holdingsLocal Holdings Maintenance support site You can use the Local Holdings Maintenance service to maintain accurate, current holdings information and to create Local Holdings Records (LHRs) that enable you to share detailed holdings information with library staff, users, and other libraries. A Holdings Primer: Principles & Standards for Local Holdings Records General information on Z39.71 Holdings Format and MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD); OCLC LDR format and SERHOLD format are also briefly discussed. Local Holdings Maintenance Quick Reference Concise procedures for maintaining local holdings information via Connexion browser. Explains how to search for local holdings records in WorldCat and use search results. Create and Maintain Local Holdings Records Procedures for creating, editing, and deleting local holdings records; provides procedures and information for local holdings agents. Create and Apply Local Holdings Constant Data Explains how to create, customize, and apply local holdings constant data records. OCLC-MARC Local Holdings Format Tag Chart Brief, general information on each tag and subfield. OCLC-MARC Local Holdings Format and Standards Detailed reference on the format for OCLC local holdings records. Defines fields, subfields, and indicators. Provides guidelines for creating and editing record content. Local bibliographic dataWork with local bibliographic data Description of local bibliographic data (LBD), the fields that use LBDs, and the search labels you can use to search LBDs. WorldCatFind information about how OCLC delivers quality and learn about the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF). Find a link to the form: WorldCat and Authority Record Quality Control Request. Cataloging Defensively seriesList of Cataloging Defensively events and presentations Give background on how OCLC's Duplicate Detection and Resolution (DDR) software deals with bibliographic records. |