What are the implications of this in the long run for any library with OCLC? Starting in July, it looks like an OCLC library can display not just the master record in the system but their own record...and edit it!
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[OCLC-CAT] OFFICIAL: 2007-05 Z39.50 Cataloging Institution Record Enhancements
OCLC plans to install enhancements to Z39.50 Cataloging on Sunday, May 20, 2007.
Below is information about these changes. (See also related message for 2007-05 Connexion Browser Institution Record Enhancements.)
Institution Records, General Information
As part of the combining with RLG, OCLC is adding Connexion and Z39.50 Cataloging functionality that supports the RLG concept known as clustering. OCLC is continuing with the master record concept, but is adding the ability to link institution records to the master record. Institution records contain additional cataloging data, such as local call numbers, holdings locations within the institution, or local or copy-specific notes. As an option, unique information in institution records is indexed and available for searching along with WorldCat indexes.
Institution records (IRs) are being loaded for RLG migrating libraries that requested this as part of their migration survey response. The source of these records is either from RLG Union Catalog or from libraries’ local systems. For more information on RLG Union Catalog migration projects, please see: http://www.oclc.org/community/rlg/rlg_master_schedule_external.pdf andStatus: RLG Union Catalog Integration into WorldCat http://www.rlg.org/en/page.php?Page_ID=21014 . IRs are assigned OCLC numbers. The OCLC number of the master record to which the IR is linked is system supplied in the 079 field of the IR.
Connexion browser and Z39.50 Cataloging support for institution records will be installed on May 20, 2007. NOTE: Connexion browser access to institution record indexing will be available mid-June 2007. Connexion client support for IRs is planned for late June 2007, as part of client version 2.00. For more information about client version 2.00, see http://www.oclc.org/connexion/interface/client/enhancements/future.htm .
Z39.50 Cataloging Institution Record Enhancements
Z39.50 Cataloging WorldCat searches will always return master records, and a separate search will be necessary to retrieve IRs linked to this master.
952 Fields
952 fields are being added to Master Records and Institution Records to provide a mechanism to identify the presence of linked Institution Records, as well as record control numbers and other information pertaining to linked Institution Records.
The 952 fields will display to all Z39.50 Cataloging users. If there are no Institution Records attached to the master record, no 952 fields will appear.
The first 952 field contains the information for the Master Record. The subsequent 952 fields contain the information for the Institution Records that are associated with that master record. 952 fields are in order by record control number.
The 952 field contains information specific to each of the records. This will help you determine which Institution Record you need for cataloging. This information is very similar to the Institution Record list display in Connexion.
Detailed documentation about Z39.50 Cataloging and Institution Records will be added to our Web site:
http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/z3950/default.htm
Searching the Institution Record Database
Institution Records will be in a separate database. To search the Institution Record database, you will need to configure your client to access database name: OCLCInstitutionRecords
The following indexes are available in the Z39.50 Cataloging Institution Record database:
Institution Record Control Number: Use Attribute 12 with Structure Attribute word or phrase. Indexes the 001 field.
System Control Number: Use Attribute 5028 with Structure Attribute phrase. Indexes the 035 subfield a.
Master Record Control Number: Use Attribute 9911 with Structure Attribute word. This will list all the Institution Records associated with a particular master record.
Holding Institution: Use Attribute 56 with Structure Attribute word. Search by OCLC institution symbol. Indexes the holdings information.
Setting Holdings
If you have implemented the Extended Services Definition you can set holdings on any institution record if you are profiled for institution records. Note: The holdings will be attached to the master record.
To set holdings while you are in the Institution Record database your client must be configured to use database name: OCLCInstitutionRecords
For information on the Extended Service Definition see:
http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/z3950/databaseupdate/
Control Numbers
The master record control number is in the 001 field and the 035 field in the master record.
In an Institution Record, the master record number is in the 079 field. The 001 field and the 035 field in an Institution Record contain the control number for the Institution Record.
See also Technical Bulletin 254: OCLC-MARC Format Update 2007 and Institution Records to Accommodate the RLG Union Catalog http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/worldcat/tb/254/ for details.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Remainder of Jean's collection
After discussing with a group of co-workers this morning, I emailed Anne Magana and offered to purchase 2 Costco cakes from the Library on the day of Jean's service. Also offered Anne the choice of using the balance for whatever else was needed. She chose the cakes. We have $27.85 left over. I can chip in the rest. Darren has a membership and said he would be happy to pick up the cakes. I hope everyone will like this idea.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Warning
A funny thing happened to me setting up this blog account. I accidently typed in "glog" instead of "blog" and it gave me a nasty porno site. So, be careful!! Ruth was close by and we had a good laugh over it. I'm glad I wasn't demonstrating this in front of a group of people. :)
Monday, May 7, 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
Volunteer to be on staff teams
I want to encourage all staff in Technical Services to think about volunteering to be on one of the two groups that Peter talked about at yesterday's staff meeting, i.e. staff development or staff recognition. He sent a followup email today. This is an opportunity for you to work with a group of staff from all over the library, and to have your ideas heard and implemented. Paula
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Welcome to Tech Services blog!
Here it is! Technical Services very own BLOG! This is a place for us to chat about what we are doing in Tech Services. Please post concerns, questions, comments. Our main objective is to gain better communication within our department. Welcome to our blog! Post awayyyy!
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