Client documentation: Cataloging

Quick References

• Connexion Client Quick Reference
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  Basic instructions for most cataloging functions in the client. Also lists default keystroke shortcuts and toolbar buttons.
  
• Connexion: Searching WorldCat Quick Reference
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  Summary of techniques, indexes, and examples for searching WorldCat using the Connexion client or browser.
  
• OCLC Cataloging Authorization Levels
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  Hierarchy of OCLC authorizations. List of actions authorized for each level. Types of master record updates authorized for Full and higher.
  
• Import Records from OCLC Services and Resolve Batch Records in Connexion
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  Download records from OCLC Product Services Web; import into Connexion; and process unresolved batchload records.
  
• Connexion Client: Connexion Digital Import
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  Attach digital files to WorldCat records and upload the files into CONTENTdm

Searching WorldCat

• Search WorldCat
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  Search or browse WorldCat interactively or via batch processing.
  
• See also a complete index guide for searching:
  Searching WorldCat Indexes
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• Short video demos
  • More indexes (how to display all search indexes)
  • Customize indexes (how to customize the short list of search indexes)
    
    System requirements for video demos are below.

Create and edit records guides

• Create Bibliographic Records
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  Use workform templates or derive new records from existing records.
  
• Edit Bibliographic Records
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  Use basic techniques and special functions for editing records.
  
• Take Actions on Bibliographic Records
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  Take final actions on records interactively or via batch processing.
  
• Use Bibliographic Constant Data
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  Create and apply online and local constant data records to insert often used content in records.
  
• Use Authority Control for Bibliographic Records
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  Control headings in bibliographic records to comply with Library of Congress authority records.
  
• Save Bibliographic Records
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  Use online and local bibliographic save files.
  
• Use SCIPIO Records
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  Records in SCIPIO: Art and Rare Book Sales Catalogs, now available in WorldCat, describe art auction and rare book catalogs for sales dating back to the late 16th century.
  
• SCIPIO Cataloging Formats and Standards
  (For SCIPIO catalogers)
  
• Use Bibliographic Institution Records
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  Bibliographic institution records (IRs) attached to master records in WorldCat preserve local data that other catalogers can use.

Import and export records

• Export or Import Bibliographic Records
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  Export records from WorldCat or import records into Connexion.
  

International cataloging

• Use Non-Latin Scripts for Cataloging
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  Use non-Latin scripts supported for cataloging, including Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Tamil, and Thai.

Labels, accessions list, and cataloging cards

• Print Labels and Accessions Lists
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  Print labels or accessions lists.
  
• Short video demo
  • Save labels to a file
    
    System requirements for video demos are below.
    
• OCLC Catalog Cards
  Produce catalog cards (formerly chapter 7 of Cataloging User Guide, now obsolete).

RLIN21 transition

• Using OCLC Connexion Client: A Guide for RLIN21 Users
  
• See also:
  • Instructions for downloading RLIN21 keyboards
  • Graphic representations of the keyboard
  • List of keystroke shortcuts for the Latin keyboard

Notes

• All files are updated for Connexion client 2.10.
• Client Web documentation contains the same content as the client Help.

Connexion client glossary

Glosario en español

Related documentation

• Bibliographic Formats and Standards
  
• WorldCat and Cataloging documentation
  
• WorldCat Quality Control information
  
• Find other OCLC documentation

Technical bulletins

• Technical Bulletin 256: Abbreviated-Level Record Guidelines


• Technical Bulletin 255: OCLC-MARC Format Update 2008