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Set Options and Customize Keyboard Shortcuts

Set preferences

Open the Preferences screen

Action

On the General tab

  • Click Admin.
  • Or, under Admin Options, click Preferences.

Use the Preferences screen

The Preferences screen lists several categories of options that apply to the OCLC Connexion interface, to a specific service, or to a specific system function (such as exporting records).

Your authorization and/or your subscription(s) to services determine which option categories are available.

  • Click General Options to show or hide tabs for Connexion services, change settings for the session timer, or reassign shortcut keys.
  • Click Cataloging Options to specify default views for bibliographic records or control display of web resources you are cataloging.
  • Click Local Holdings Options to supply default text to appear in the My Status field of local holdings constant data records.
  • Click Authority Options to select default views for authority records or to specify the display of authority records linked to controlled headings in bibliographic records.
  • Click Export Options to go to a screen you use to set your default export method and (if using TCP/IP export to a local system) to enter information required for that method.
  • Click Pathfinder Options to select default views for editing pathfinders or to customize the pathfinder outline view.
  • Click Dewey Services Options to customize display of certain components in WebDewey (or Abridged WebDewey) records and to determine the visibility of Dewey user notes.
  • Click Express Options to customize viewing and editing bibliographic records in CatExpress.

Preferences for shared authorizations

  • Each authorization has one set of default preferences stored on the Connexion server.
  • All users of a shared authorization also share this one set of preferences.
  • Users who share an authorization can establish a set of defaults for use by the group.
  • Users who prefer different settings can modify the defaults after logging in and then click the Save for Session button to apply changes without affecting the group's shared settings.
  • New individual authorization. With separate authorizations, each staff member can set default preferences that remain in effect until changed. You can obtain as many new authorizations as needed, at no charge, by completing the Access and Authorization form.

    You can complete the Access and Authorization form online on the OCLC Web site at: < https://www3.oclc.org/app/sysacc/header.pl >

    Or print the form in PDF format < http://www.oclc.org/support/forms/pdf/sysacc.pdf > and mail or fax it to OCLC.

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Customize the system interface

Notes to CatExpress users

OCLC Connexion browser is the cataloging system of which CatExpress is a part. CatExpress operates within the Connexion environment, so you use Connexion to access and use CatExpress. Most interface customization options for Connexion apply to CatExpress.

However, some options relate to advanced cataloging functions of Connexion that are not available to CatExpress subscribers.

Go to Interface Customization screen

  Action
1

On the General tab, under Admin Options, click Preferences.

2

At the Preferences screen, click General Options.

3 On the General Options screen, click Interface Customization Options.

Save changes, cancel, or restore original defaults

When finished viewing and/or changing options on this screen, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the screen to take an action.
Button Purpose/Result
Go Back
Return to the previous screen.
Save for Session
  • Save changes on this screen for the current session only.
  • When you log off, the system restores your previous default settings.
Save My Default
  • Save changes on this screen for the current session and future sessions.
  • The new settings remain in effect until you change them.
Reset
  • Restore original Connexion settings for options on this screen.
  • Reverse any changes you made during the current session or in previous sessions.
Cancel
  • Reverse any changes you made since you accessed this screen during the current session.
  • Your previously saved settings remain in effect.

Show or hide tabs for Connexion services

  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Select Service Tabs for Navigation Bar.

  • This section lists all Connexion services available to you based on your authorization and on your subscriptions to additional services.
  • A check box appears before each service name.

Default setting: All available services are selected (check marks appear in all check boxes).

2

Show or hide tabs for services

  • Show a hidden tab. Click the empty check box in front of the service name. A check mark appears in the box.
  • Hide a visible tab. Click the check box in front of the service name. The check mark disappears.
3

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


Show or hide specific options on a tab

  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Select Service Tabs for Navigation Bar.

This section lists all Connexion services available to you based on your authorization and on your subscriptions to additional services.
2

To select specific options, Options lists, or buttons to show or hide on a tab, in the list of service tabs,

Click the hyperlinked service name for the tab you want to customize.

The system displays a screen that lists available options and lets you specify exactly which options appear on the tab.

Note: Service name not hyperlinked If a service name is not hyperlinked, option selection is not yet available for that service tab.


Add a scroll bar to the navigation bar

  Action
1

Scroll Bar

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Scroll Bar on Navigation Bar.

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Display If Needed to add a horizontal scroll bar to the navigation bar only if required due to changes in screen size or resolution.
  • Click Always Display to provide a horizontal scroll bar at all times.

Default setting: Display If Needed.

Note: Adding a scroll bar removes the More tab from the navigation bar.

2

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


Use optimized images in Connexion interface

  • The Optimize Images setting lets you determine whether Connexion displays interface elements as standard .gif images or as pixel-mapping tables that resemble images. In most cases, using pixel-mapping tables allows the browser to display screens faster, improving system response time.
  • Keep the default setting (On) for better browser performance when using Connexion.
  • Select the Off setting only if browsing is consistently slower when optimization is turned on. Before turning optimization off, contact OCLC Customer Support for assistance in diagnosing performance problems.

Notes:

  • Image optimization works with supported Windows versions of Internet Explorer. This functionality is not available for Netscape browsers or on an Apple Macintosh computer.
  • If you select Large Tab Images to enlarge the navigation bar, optimized images are not used.

Enlarge tabs and text on the navigation bar

  Action
1

Large tab images and text

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Size of Tab Images and Text in Navigation Bar.

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Large Tab Images to use tabs and text larger than those the system automatically provides.
  • Click Standard Tab Images to use standard tab and text sizes for your screen resolution.

Default setting: Default Tab Images. The system automatically sizes the navigation bar based on screen resolution.

2

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


Add a Go button to the navigation bar

Purpose. Add a Go button to provide a keyboard-only method of navigating via the Options lists.

How it works

  • With Go button. When the navigation bar includes a Go button, navigating via Options lists requires 2 steps. First, select the list item. Then use the Go button to complete the selected action.
  • Without Go button. With the Go button hidden (the default setting), when you select a list item, the system does the selected action immediately.
  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Show or Hide Go Button.

2

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Show to add a Go button to the right of the Options lists on the active tab.
  • Click Hide to display the Options lists without a Go button.

Default setting: Hide. Go button does not appear on the navigation bar.

3

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


Use the Go button with Options lists

Go button off. If you did not add a Go button,

  • Keyboard. Press the shortcut key for the Options list (see table). Then press <down-arrow> once to select the first item on the list.
  • Note: Without a Go button, you cannot use the keyboard to select any item on the Options list; only the first item is accessible.
  • Mouse. Open the list, point to the item you want, and click once to select the item.

Go button on. If you added a Go button,

  • Keyboard. Press the shortcut key for the Options list (see table). Then press <down-arrow> one or more times to select the item you want. Then press <Enter> to take action (if you have not moved the cursor from the Options list). Or press <Alt><8> to take action (if you moved the cursor to a position in the lower frame of the screen.
  • Mouse. Open the Options list, point to the item you want, and click to select the item. Then click Go.
Options list (on active tab) Keystroke

Search Options

<Alt><!>

Browse Options

Not on Express tab

Or

Admin Options on General tab

<Alt><@>

Create Options

Not on Express tab

<Alt><#>

Show Options

Not on Express tab

<Alt><$>

Other Options

Express tab only

<Alt><%>


Show or hide OK/Cancel prompts for record actions

  • This option applies to selected actions for bibliographic records and authority records.
  • Your setting for this option does not affect some actions, which always require you to respond to an OK/Cancel prompt. These actions include: Delete Constant Data Record, Delete Save File Record, Delete Holdings, and Report Error.
  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Show or Hide OK/Cancel Messages.

2

For Final Actions and Editing Actions, select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Yes to have Connexion prompt you to approve or cancel before executing requested actions.
  • Click No to have Connexion execute requested actions without prompting you for an OK or Cancel response.
  • Final actions included:
    • Produce and Update Holdings
    • Replace and Update Holdings
    • Replace Record (bibliographic records only)
    • Submit to Nat'l Review File
    • Update holdings
  • Editing actions included:
    • Cancel Changes
    • Control All Headings and DDC
    • Derive New Constant Data Record
    • Derive New Record
    • Lock Master Record
    • Release Record Lock
    • Set as Default Constant Data
    • Unedit Record

Default setting: Yes for both options. Before executing final actions and editing actions, Connexion prompts you to respond with OK to proceed or Cancel to cancel the action.

3

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


Show or hide logoff warning for active records

  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Show or Hide Logoff Warning.

2

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Show to have the system warn you, before ending your session, that records remain open in edit mode.
  • Click Hide to prevent the system from displaying the logoff warning for records in edit mode.

Default setting: Hide. The system ends the session immediately. The system does not check for active records. No warning screen appears.

3

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


Show or hide quick tips

  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Show or Hide Quick Tips.

2

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Show to see all available tips on all Connexion screens.
  • Click Hide to hide all tips on all Connexion screens.

Default setting: Show. Any available tips appear on all Connexion screens.

3

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


View diacritics and special characters while editing

  • Option applies to edit views only. In display views, Connexion always displays the typographic forms of diacritics and special characters.
  • CatExpress users should accept the default setting.
  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Diacritics and Special Characters in Edit View.

2

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Display Diacritic or Character to see the correct typographic forms of diacritics and special characters.
  • Click Display Bar Syntax to view the bar syntax representations for diacritics and special characters in the ALA character set.

Default setting: Display Diacritic or Character.

3

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


Set options for the session inactivity timer

  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Session Timer Options.

2

Specify minutes of inactivity before automatic logoff.

At the option labeled Inactivity Countdown Timer, open the list and select the number of minutes you want. You can specify from 10 to 40 minutes, in 1-minute increments.

Default setting: 40 minutes. The system automatically ends a session after 40 minutes of inactivity.

Note: Not for Dewey-only sessions.

The option to shorten the inactivity timeout is not available for Dewey Services-only sessions. It is not needed because Dewey-only sessions do not incur access and user support fees or count against simultaneous-session limits.

3

Display of countdown timer

At the option labeled Inactivity Countdown Timer, select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Display in Header Bar to place the digital countdown timer on the header bar above the navigation bar.
  • Click Display in Status Bar to place the digital countdown timer on the status bar at the bottom border of the browser window.
  • Click Hide to hide the digital countdown timer.

Default setting: Display in Status Bar. The countdown timer appears on the status bar at the bottom border of the browser window.

4

Timeout warning

At the option labeled Timeout Warning, set the following items:

Specify when to display a timeout warning.

From the list, select how many minutes in advance of automatic logoff you want to see a warning message. You can specify from 1 minute to 9 minutes, in 1-minute increments.

Default setting: 5 minutes.

Control whether, and where, the timeout warning appears.

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Do Not Display to turn off the timeout warning.
  • Click Display in Navigation Bar Area to have the system present a timeout warning message in the navigation bar.
  • Click Display in Popup Window to have the system display a timeout warning message in a separate window on top of other open windows.

    Default setting: Display in Navigation Bar Area. The timeout warning appears in the navigation bar.

5

Specify what happens when session timeout occurs.

At the option labeled When Timer Expires, select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Display Logoff Screen to have the system display the logoff screen that lists the time you logged on, the time you logged off, and the duration of your session. At the bottom of the logoff screen is a link to the logon screen, so that you can log on again conveniently.
  • Click Keep Current Display to have the system end the session at the screen you last used. This can help you resume work efficiently. However, if you select this option, you will not see the logoff screen that reports your session duration.

Note: The system cannot retain the current display after logoff if you specify a timeout interval under 40 minutes (when the server ends an inactive session). To end a session after a shorter inactive period, the system uses a logoff command, which always displays the logoff screen.

6

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


About the session timer and inactivity timeout

Inactivity timeout

  • The inactivity timer ends a session automatically after a period of no interaction with the server.
    • For cataloging sessions, 40 minutes of inactivity is the default setting.
    • For Dewey Services-only sessions, the default inactivity timeout is 120 minutes.
  • For cataloging sessions, you can specify automatic logoff after as little as 10 minutes of inactivity. This setting uses a timer monitored by the browser. If you close the browser without logging off, the 40-minute inactivity period monitored by the server is in effect. However, the automatic logoff function (on by default) ends the session when the browser closes.

    Not for Dewey-only sessions. The option to shorten the inactivity timeout is not available for Dewey Services-only sessions. It is not needed because Dewey-only sessions do not incur access and user support fees or count against simultaneous-session limits.

  • The inactivity timer prevents a session from remaining open indefinitely (and incurring access and user support fees) after a user stops working but neither logs off nor closes the browser. Specifying a shorter inactivity timeout further reduces the potential for problems caused by unused sessions.

Why unexpected timeouts can occur

  • The system cannot recognize activity that does not involve interaction with the server.
  • When you edit or type in a text box, for example, you are working locally: changes occur on the displayed screen, but you do not interact with the server. The system does not recognize these changes as activity until you take an action that involves the server; for example: starting a search or browse, selecting a record from search results, saving a user note, etc.
  • If you spend more than 40 minutes working locally without taking an action that requires interacting with the server, the inactivity timer may log you off.

Prevent unexpected timeouts

  • Timer display. Check the time remaining before a timeout on the digital timer display. You can locate the countdown timer on the header bar or on the status bar. The display shows the number of minutes and seconds remaining before an inactivity timeout will occur. For cataloging sessions, the timer counts down from 40 minutes (or an interval of 10 to 40 minutes you specify) until you interact with the server (120 minutes for Dewey-only sessions). After each interaction, the timer resets and counts down again until the next interaction.
  • Timeout warning. The system automatically warns you 5 minutes before a session is about to expire due to inactivity. You can specify that the warning appear from 1 minute to 9 minutes before the session will expire. And you can have the message appear in a pop-up box (instead of in the menu area or the Connexion screen) to make it more noticeable.
  • More frequent interaction. While working, periodically take an action such as switching screens, moving between records and a results list, etc. Make a habit of interacting every few minutes, just as you make a habit of saving your work often while using desktop software.

Automatic logoff on browser close

  • This option controls the Connexion function that automatically ends a session when you close your browser.
  • After automatic logoff, you incur no access and support charges for the session, and the session does not count against simultaneous logon limits if you subscribe to Flat Fee Internet access or Dedicated TCP/IP access.
  • Keep the default setting for this option unless it causes a problem.
  • Before changing the setting, contact OCLC Customer Support for assistance. CSD staff can verify that automatic logoff functionality is causing the problem you have and, if necessary, help you select the best automatic logoff setting for your workstation, operating system, and browser configuration.
  Action
1

Automatic logoff option

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Automatic Session Logoff on Browser Close.

Keep the default setting

  • On - Use default method for your browser. With the default setting selected, your Connexion session is logged off automatically when you close your browser.
  • After automatic logoff, you incur no access and support charges for the session, and the session does not count against simultaneous logon limits if you subscribe to Flat Fee Internet access or Dedicated TCP/IP access.

Change setting

OCLC recommends that you use the default setting unless you are advised to change it by Customer Support staff.

  • Select Off - Do not log off when browser window is closed if you do not want your Connexion session logged off automatically when you close the browser.
  • Select Always use session monitor window if your session remains active after you close the browser window, indicating that the default automatic logoff method does not work for your browser. With this option, a small session monitor window opens in the background when you log on. The window detects when you close the main browser window, resulting in automatic logoff.
2

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


No automatic logoff (not recommended)

  • If you turn off the automatic logoff function, closing the browser does not end a session. The session remains active until the Connexion server ends it after 40 minutes of inactivity.
  • Note: Setting a shorter inactivity timeout period via the Session Timer option does not work to end a session after you close the browser. The browser, not the Connexion server, monitors inactivity intervals less than 40 minutes.
  • When a session remains open, the system treats that session as a regular user session. The open session counts against simultaneous logon limits for libraries that subscribe to Flat Fee Internet access or Dedicated TCP/IP access. You (or others from your institution) may be unable to log in again until an inactivity timeout ends the "lost" session.
  • OCLC Customer Support staff can end the active session.

Change background color

If you find the default white background of interface screens uncomfortably bright, you can choose a light blue background.

  Action
1

On the Interface Customization screen, find the section labeled Background Color.

2

Select the appropriate option button.

  • Click Light Blue to use a light blue background on Connexion screens.
  • Click White to use the default white background.

Default setting: White.

3

Save changes as default or use for current session only.


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Keystrokes for record actions and navigation

Command shortcuts: permanent keystrokes for actions

  • Connexion browser provides permanently assigned keystrokes for actions you can take on a bibliographic or authority record.
  • The Command Shortcuts list includes a keystroke for every command that appears on the Edit, Action, and View lists.
  • Use these keystrokes instead of
    • Selecting a command from the Edit, Action, or View list.
    • Using a customizable shortcut for the command. Note: Customizable keystrokes work in both IE and Netscape but are limited in number. For information on using these keystrokes, see the sections titled "Change the action assigned to a keystroke" and "Keystrokes and default actions" in this topic.
  • Command Shortcuts are available with supported versions of Internet Explorer only.
Action How To

Show the Command Shortcuts box above the record header

Press <Alt><K>.

Hide the Command Shortcuts box; show the Edit, Action, and View lists

Press <Alt><J>.

Show or hide the scrollbar in the Command Shortcuts box. Showing the scrollbar reduces the size of the box.

Click Show/Hide Command Scrollbar.

Or

Press <Alt><K> and then <|> (<Shift><\>).

Use a command shortcut when the Command Shortcuts box is visible. Or show the box and use a shortcut.

Press and release <Alt><K> and then press the shortcut key for the command.

Or

In the Command Shortcuts box, click the command you want to use.

Use a command shortcut when the Command Shortcuts box is hidden. Do not show the box; keep the Edit, Action, and View lists visible.

Press and release <Alt><J> and then press the shortcut key for the command.


Table of command shortcuts

Action Keystroke

Add Record

<Alt><K> and then <N>

Alternate Produce and Update

<Alt><K> and then <1>

Apply CD By Name

<Alt><K> and then <5>

Apply CD From List

<Alt><K> and then <6>

Apply Default CD

<Alt><K> and then <C>

Back to Editing

<Alt><K> and then <L>

Cancel Changes

<Alt><K> and then <2>

Control All Headings and DDC

<Alt><K> and then <K>

Create Local Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <+> (plus sign)

DC HTML Preview

<Alt><K> and then <%> (<Shift><5>)

DC RDF Preview

<Alt><K> and then <^> (<Shift><6>)

DC Template

<Alt><K> and then <$> (<Shift><3>)

DC Text Area

<Alt><K> and then <&> (<Shift><7>)

Delete Constant Data Record

<Alt><K> and then <X>

Delete All Local Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <-> (hyphen)

Delete Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <9>

Delete Local Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <X>

Delete Save File Record

<Alt><K> and then <X>

Derive New Constant Data Record

<Alt><K> and then <4>

Derive New Record

<Alt><K> and then <D>

Display Constant Data Record

<Alt><K> and then <T>

Display Find in a Library

<Alt><K> and then <8>

Display Local Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <\> (backslash)

Display Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <H>

Display Record

<Alt><K> and then <T>

Edit Constant Data record

<Alt><K> and then <L>

Edit Local Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <_> (underscore)

Edit Record

<Alt><K> and then <L>

Export Record in DC HTML

<Alt><K> and then <*> (<Shift><8>)

Export Record in DC RDF

<Alt><K> and then <(> (<Shift><9>)

Export Record in MARC

<Alt><K> and then <E>

Flag Record

<Alt><K> and then <F>

Lock Master Record

<Alt><K> and then <M>

MARC Template

<Alt><K> and then <[>

MARC Text Area

<Alt><K> and then <]>

Mark For Export

<Alt><K> and then <J>

Mark For Label

<Alt><K> and then <3>

Print Record

<Alt><K> and then <I>

Produce and Update Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <P>

Recall Submitted Record

<Alt><K> and then <<> (left angle bracket)

Reformat Record

<Alt><K> and then <R>

Release Record Lock

<Alt><K> and then <W>

Replace and Update Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <N>

Replace Record

<Alt><K> and then <A>

Report Error

<Alt><K> and then <7>

Save Constant Data Record

<Alt><K> and then <S>

Save Record

<Alt><K> and then <S>

Set as Default Constant Data

<Alt><K> and then <G>

Show Command Lists (when Command Shortcuts box is visible)

<Alt><J>

Or

<Alt><K> and then <B>

Show/Hide Command Scrollbar

<Alt><K> and then <|> (<Shift><\>)

Show Command Shortcuts (when Edit, Action, and View lists are visible)

<Alt><K>

Show/Hide Functions List

<Alt><Y>

Or

<Alt><K> and then <=>

Show/Hide Quick Search

<Alt><Q>

or

<Alt><K> and then <Q>

Submit for Review

<Alt><K> and then <>> (right angle bracket)

Unedit Record

<Alt><K> and then <Z>

Unflag Record

<Alt><K> and then <F>

Update Holdings

<Alt><K> and then <U>

Validate Record

<Alt><K> and then <V>

View Authority History Record(s)

<Alt><K> and then <H>

View Authority Record

<Alt><K> and then <A>

View Label in Label Program

<Alt><K> and then <Y>

View Group Summary

<Alt><K> and then <G>


Customizable keystrokes for actions (<Ctrl><Shift> keystrokes)

  • Connexion browser provides a limited set of customizable keystrokes that work in supported versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape.
  • Keystrokes apply only to bibliographic records and authority records. The keystrokes are not available for other records (such as pathfinders or) or when using other Connexion services (for example, Express, WebDewey, Digital Archive).
  • The keyboard shortcut for an action works only if
    • The action is supported in the current mode (master edit, local edit, or display).

      And

    • You are authorized to take the action.
  • The Action, Edit, and View lists (above the record view) show available actions for your current mode and authorization level.
  • Sometimes a keystroke does not work because the record view is not the active frame (screen area). If a keystroke should work (the action is available and you are authorized) but does not, click the mouse once within the record to make it the active frame. Then repeat the keystroke.

Why customize keystrokes?

  • Many users find that they work more efficiently, especially while editing, if they avoid switching between the keyboard and the mouse.
  • Customizing the default keystrokes lets you assign your most-used actions to the keys you find most convenient.

Change the action assigned to a keystroke

  • You may find that the actions assigned to keystrokes are not your most-used actions. You can assign other actions that better fit your workflow.
  • Deactivate a keystroke. You can select the [No Action] option for any keystroke to make that keystroke inactive in Connexion. Select this option to prevent conflicts with keystrokes used by other software that is active while you use Connexion.
  Action
1

On the General tab, under Admin Options, click Preferences.

2

At the Preferences screen, click General Options.

3

On the General Options screen, click Keystroke Shortcut Options.

The Keystroke Shortcut Options screen appears.

4

To change the action assigned to a keystroke,

Find the key combination you want to use in the list of default keystrokes.

Open the list of available actions.

Click the action you want to assign to the keystroke.

5

Review the modified key assignments.

Make sure you have not assigned the same action to more than one key combination.

6

Save changes as default or use for current session only.

  • Click Save My Default or Save for Session.

Keystrokes and default actions

Action Keystroke

Replace Record

<Ctrl><Shift><A>

Apply Default CD

<Ctrl><Shift><C>

Derive New Record

<Ctrl><Shift><D>

Export Record in MARC

<Ctrl><Shift><E>

Flag Record

<Ctrl><Shift><F>

Set as Default Constant Data

<Ctrl><Shift><G>

Display Holdings

<Ctrl><Shift><H>

Control All Headings and DDC

<Ctrl><Shift><K>

Edit Record

<Ctrl><Shift><L>

Lock Master Record

<Ctrl><Shift><M>

Produce and Update Holdings

<Ctrl><Shift><P>

Release Record Lock

<Ctrl><Shift><Q>

Reformat Record

<Ctrl><Shift><R>

Save Record

<Ctrl><Shift><S>

Update Holdings

<Ctrl><Shift><U>

Validate Record

<Ctrl><Shift><V>

Delete Save File Record

<Ctrl><Shift><X>

Unedit Record

<Ctrl><Shift><Z>


Actions you can assign to keystrokes

  • You may find that the actions assigned to keystrokes are not your most-used actions. You can assign other actions that better fit your workflow.
  • You can assign any of the following actions to default keystrokes.
  • The notation (Default) indicates which actions are assigned to keystrokes in the OCLC-supplied default settings.
Other actions you can assign to keystrokes
Add Delimiter
[No Action] (Make keystroke inactive)
Alternate Produce and Update
Apply CD By Name
Apply CD From List
Apply Default CD (Default)
Cancel Changes
Control All Headings and DDC (Default)
Check URL Status
DC HTML Preview
DC RDF Preview
DC Template
DC Text Area
Delete Holdings
Delete Save File Record (Default)
Derive New Record (Default)
Display Holdings (Default)
Display Record
Edit Record (Default)
Export Record in DC HTML
Export Record in DC RDF
Export Record in MARC (Default)
Flag Record (Default)
Lock Master Record (Default)
MARC Template
MARC Text Area
Mark for Export
Mark for Label
Produce and Update Holdings (Default)
Reformat Record (Default)
Release Record Lock (Default)
Replace and Update Holdings
Replace Record (Default)
Report Error
Save Record (Default)
Scroll to Bottom
Scroll to Top
Set as Default Constant Data
Submit Record to Natl Review File
Unedit Record (Default)
Unflag Record
Update Holdings (Default)
Validate Record (Default)
View Label in Label Program

Keystrokes for search and browse screens

Note: You cannot customize these keystrokes.

To go to this screen Press these keys

Search WorldCat

<Ctrl><Shift><W>

Search Bibliographic Save File

<Ctrl><Shift><T>

Search Authority File

<Ctrl><Shift><J>

Search Authority Save File

<Ctrl><Shift><O>

Browse WorldCat

<Ctrl><Shift><B>

Browse Authority File

<Ctrl><J>

View WorldCat Search History

<Alt><=> (Alt + equal sign)

WorldCat Group Results

<Ctrl><0>

WorldCat Search Results

<Ctrl><1>

Bibliographic Save File Search Results

<Ctrl><3>

Bibliographic Constant Data Search Results

<Ctrl><4>

WorldCat Browse Results

<Ctrl><6>

Bibliographic Review File Search Results

<Ctrl><7>

Local Holdings Group Summary

<Ctrl><8>

Local Holdings Institution Summary

<Ctrl><9>

Local Holdings Constant Data Search Results

<Ctrl><-> (hyphen)

Authority File Search Results

<Ctrl><Shift><0>

Authority Save File Search Results

<Ctrl><Shift><1>

Authority Constant Data Search Results

<Ctrl><Shift><3>

Authority File Browse Results

<Ctrl><Shift><4>

Authority Review File Search Results

<Ctrl><Shift><7>

Show Active Records

<Ctrl><Shift><9>

Search Dewey User Notes

<Ctrl><Shift><[> (left square bracket)

Search Abridged Dewey User Notes

<Ctrl><Shift><]> (right square bracket)

Show/Hide WorldCat Quick Search

(Record Views and Search Results)

<Alt><Q>

Move to WorldCat Quick Search

(Record Views and Search Results)

<Alt><.> (Alt + period)

Show/Hide Record Viewing Buttons

(Search results for specific databases only)

<Alt><Y>


New session (Dewey-only or cataloging)

  • To use both a cataloging session and a Dewey-Only session, you need an OCLC cataloging authorization and a subscription to WebDewey or Abridged WebDewey.
  • Note: You cannot customize this keystroke.
To Press these keys

Start a new Dewey-Only session from a cataloging session

<Alt><N>

Start new cataloging session from a Dewey-Only session

<Alt><N>


Navigation bar keystrokes

  • You can use tabs, buttons, and Options lists on the navigation via keyboard only.
  • You cannot reassign these keystrokes for other purposes.
  • The keystrokes work in all supported versions of Internet Explorer and in supported versions of Netscape 6.x and Netscape 7.
  • Sometimes a keystroke does not work because the navigation bar is not the active frame (screen area). If a keystroke should work but does not, click once on the navigation bar to make it the active frame. (Click the open area at the right end of the navigation bar.) Then repeat the keystroke.
Purpose Keystroke

Header bar -- select an action

Home

<Alt><O>

Help

<Alt><H>

Contact (Support)

<Alt><S>

Diacritics

<Alt><,> (comma)

Logoff

<Alt><L>

Tabs -- select a tab (if it is visible on screen)

Cataloging

<Alt><C>

Authorities

<Alt><A>

Pathfinders

<Alt><P>

Express

<Alt><E>

Dewey Services

<Alt><D>

Digital Archive

<Alt><I>

General

<Alt><G>

More

<Alt><M>

Buttons -- select a button (on active tab)

Search

Or

News on General tab

<Alt><1>

Browse

Or

Admin on General tab

<Alt><2>

Create

Or

Documentation on General tab

<Alt><3>

Show

<Alt><4>

Options lists -- select list (on active tab)

Go button off. If you did not add a Go button to the navigation bar,

  • Press the shortcut key for the Options list.
  • Then press <down-arrow> once to select first item on the list.

Go button on. If you added a Go button to the navigation bar,

  • Press the shortcut key for the Options list.
  • Then press <down-arrow> to select an option.
  • Then press <Enter> to take action (if you have not moved the cursor from the Options list).
  • Or press <Alt><8> to take action (if you moved the cursor to a position in the lower frame of the screen).

Search Options

<Alt><!>

Browse Options

Or

Admin Options on General tab

<Alt><@>

Create Options

<Alt><#>

Show Options

<Alt><$>

Other Options

Express tab only

 

Bypass navigation bar

Note: This function is included to facilitate use of screen-reading software.

Skip links on header bar and tabs; move to end of navigation bar.

Press <Tab> to move to first field or list on current screen.

<Ctrl><K>

Or

<Alt><F9>

Switch between navigation bar and main frame (record or dialog box)

Move from navigation bar to record/dialog frame

Or move to navigation bar from record/dialog frame

<Ctrl><Shift><Tab> (Internet Explorer)

Or

<Ctrl><Tab> (Netscape 6)


Special purpose keystrokes

Note: You cannot customize these keystrokes.

To Press these keys

Enter diacritics or special characters using a popup character chart window

<F7>

List all keystrokes

<Shift><F7>

Enter MARC subfield delimiter ($)

<F8>

Print bibliographic or authority record

<F12>

Download Export Files screen

<Ctrl><[> (left square bracket)

Download Label Files screen

<Ctrl><]> (right square bracket)

Show Command Lists (Edit, Action, and View lists)

<Alt><J>

Show Command Shortcuts (alphabetical list of available commands and shortcuts, above record view)

<Alt><K>

Show or hide Dewey Services work area

<Alt><W>

Move cursor to Dewey Services work area

<Alt><.> (period)

Open Dewey work area dialog box

<Alt><Shift><.> (period)

Show Dewey Tables

(Dewey Services tab only)

<Ctrl><[> (left square bracket)

Show Abridged Dewey Tables

(Dewey Services tab only)

<Ctrl><]> (right square bracket)

Search OPAC for Dewey Number (Dewey Services tab only)

<Alt></> (slash)

Move between first fixed-field element and first variable field (bibliographic and authority records)

<Alt></> (slash)

Move to the top or bottom of the record screen.

<Ctrl><Home> to move to the first input box on the screen.

<Ctrl><End> to move to the last input box on the screen.

Show or hide the Functions list (bibliographic or authority records in template editing views)

<Alt><Y>

Go to the Active Records screen

<Ctrl><Shift><9>


View and print list of keystrokes

  • Shortcut to view printable keystroke list. Press <Shift><F7> to view and print the list of keystrokes assigned to actions, navigation keystrokes, and special-purpose keystrokes from any Connexion screen.
  Action
1
  • On the Keystroke Shortcut Options screen, click Print.

    Or

  • From any Connexion screen, press <Shift><F7>.

The Keystroke Shortcuts List window opens.

2

In the Keystroke Shortcuts List window,

  • Click Print or press <Ctrl><P>.

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View or change user information

How to use this screen

  • Update contact information (name, e-mail address, and phone number) for use by support staff.
  • Review information about your authorization and your current session.

Information for technical support

  • The User Information screen presents data that can assist support staff in diagnosing and resolving problems that you report. When requesting telephone support, you may be asked to refer to this screen to provide information.
  • Note: If you request support via e-mail using the Contact link at the top right corner of the screen, the system collects this information automatically and sends the data with your message.

Information for error reporting

  • When you notify OCLC of an error in a record by taking the Report Error action on a bibliographic or authority record, the system supplies contact information you entered on the User Information screen. You can edit the information before sending the error report.
  • if you have not entered your name and e-mail address in User Information, you must type the information in the Report Error dialog box before you can send the error report.

Enter or change contact information

  Action
1 On the General tab, under Admin Options, click User Information.
2 On the User Information screen, in the left column, complete the following items:
  • Name, Email, and Phone. For an individual account, supply information that support staff can use to contact you. For a shared account, provide information for one user.
  • Current Password. Type the password you used when you logged on.
  • Note: Password is required to save changes.
3

When finished, click Update.

The information you supply is retained until you change it.


Note: The table lists items that may appear on the user Information screen. Your authorization determines which items appear on the screen when you view it.

Item or field Contents and purpose
Access Authorization and Contact
Authorization No.

Your OCLC Cataloging Service authorization number.

Institution Symbol

Your library's OCLC symbol.

Used to associate your library with records that you add to a database or modify.

Classification Scheme

The classification scheme associated with your authorization number.

MARC Organization Code

Unique mnemonic code that identifies a library in the MARC Code List for Organizations. Also known as a National Union Catalog (NUC) symbol.

The Library of Congress maintains the code list and assigns codes to libraries.

Required for participate in NACO and other cooperative programs.

Cataloging Level

Your authorization level for WorldCat and the online bibliographic ave file.

Defines actions you can take on bibliographic records.

Profiled for Institution Records?

Indicates that your institution is profiled as a contributor and user of institution records, and that your authorization includes IR capabilities.

Yes. You can create, add, edit, replace, and take other actions on institution records contributed by your library.

If this item is not shown, you can view, export, or print IR or derive a new master or constant data record from an IR. You cannot create, edit, or take other actions on IRs.

Profiled for SCIPIO Records?

Indicates that your institution is profiled as a contributor and user of SCIPIO records, and that your authorization includes SCIPIO capabilities.

Yes indicates you can create, edit, and take actions on your library's institution records.

If the item is not show, you have read-only access to SCIPIO records.

Pathfinder Level

Your authorization level for creating and using pathfinders.

Authorities Level

Your authorization level for working with records in the Authority File, the online authorities save file, and the Authority History database.

Local Holdings Level

Your authorization level for local holdings maintenance activities.

Defines your privileges for retrieving, editing, creating, and deleting local holdings records.

Dewey Level

Your authorization level for using the WebDewey service (if you subscribe to the service).

Abridged Dewey Level

Your authorization level for using the Abridged WebDewey service (if you subscribe to the service).

Selection Level

Your authorization level for using the WorldCat Selection service (if you subscribe to the service). Levels are: Selector, Acquisitions, and Administrator.

Hand Press Book Level

Your authorization level for retrieving and/or using records in the Hand Press Book database. The database is separate from WorldCat and is accessible by institutions that belong to the Consortium of European Research Libraries (CERL). If you are not authorized to access the database, this item does not appear in User Information.

Name

Your name (first name, last name, initial or middle name if desired).

Support staff use the supplied name when contacting you.

E-mail

Your current e-mail address.

Enter the address that support staff can use to contact you.

Phone

Your phone number.

Enter the complete number, including the area code, that support staff can use to contact you.

Current password

Password for your authorization number.

Required for update. You must enter your password to update the displayed contact information: Name, E-mail address, or phone number.

System Information
Session ID

Identifier for your current session.

System

Identifies the environment in which you are using the system.

Production indicates the current release of the system accessible to all authorized users.

Other system names may appear when you use a special-purpose environment, for example, during training.

Host IP Address

Numerical address from which you are connected to the system for the current session.

Browser Type

Product name of the browser software you are using for the current session.

Browser Version

Version number of the browser software you are using for the current session.


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Set cataloging options

Why use cataloging options?

  • Use Cataloging Options to customize Connexion cataloging to make your work as convenient and efficient as possible.
  • You do not need to change the setting for any of these options: the system defaults fit most users' needs. Depending on your tasks and workflow, however, you may want to change selected settings.
  • As your tasks and workflow change, review Cataloging Options occasionally; you may want to optimize your settings.

Go to Cataloging Options screen

  Action
1

On the General tab, click Admin.

2

At the Preferences screen, click Cataloging Options.


Save changes, cancel, or restore original defaults

  • When finished viewing and/or changing options on this screen, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the screen to take an action.
  • The following table describes how the buttons work.
Button Purpose/Result
Go Back

Return to the previous screen.

Save for Session

Save changes on this screen for the current session only.

When you log off, the system restores your previous default settings.

Save My Default

Save changes on this screen for the current session and future sessions.

The new settings remain in effect until you change them.

Reset

Restore original Connexion settings for options on this screen.

Reverse any changes you made during the current session or in previous sessions.

Cancel

Reverse any changes you made since you accessed this screen during the current session.

Your previously saved settings remain in effect.


Set bibliographic record views

  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Bibliographic Record View settings.
2

Under Bibliographic Record View, Bibliographic Save File Record View, and Bibliographic Constant Data Record View:

  1. Click an option button to select MARC Template or MARC Text Area or DC Template or DC Text Area.
  2. Click Save My Default or Save for Session.

Default setting: MARC Template (for all views)

Change view while editing or creating a bibliographic record

  • While editing a bibliographic record or constant data record, you can switch views at any time using the View list (top right corner of screen).
  • Before creating a new bibliographic record or constant data record, you can select the editing view at the Create Record screen or the Create Constant Data screen.

Set mode for single records from search results

  • This option specifies your preferred mode for viewing a single record retrieved from the following databases:
    • WorldCat
    • Resource Catalog
    • Bibliographic save file
  • The setting applies when you retrieve a single record and when you select a record to view from a results list.
  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Mode for Single Record from Search Results setting.
2
  1. Click an option button to select Display Mode or Edit Mode or Master Edit Mode.
  2. Click Save My Default or Save for Session.

Default setting: Edit Mode.


Set mode for record after Update or Replace

This option specifies the mode for records redisplayed after you take the Update Holdings action or the Replace Record action.

  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Bibliographic Record Mode after an Update setting.
2
  1. Click an option button to select Display Mode or Edit Mode.
  2. Click Save My Default or Save for Session.

Default setting: Edit Mode.


Specify placement of fixed field and record status area

  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Placement of Record Areas setting.
2

Fixed Field

Place the fixed field at the top or bottom of the bibliographic record.

Click to select one of the option buttons: Top or Bottom.

Default setting: Top.

3

Record Status

View the record status codes at the top or bottom of the bibliographic record.

Click to select one of the option buttons: Top or Bottom.

Default setting: Bottom.

4

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Specify validation levels for selected actions

Note: You can also set the validation level for exporting on the Export Option screen under Validate Exported Bibliographic and Authority Records. If you change the setting on either screen, it changes automatically on the other screen.

Note: When you select Basic or Full validation, each record must pass validation (in addition to the default Structure check) before Connexion completes the update or export action. If a record fails validation, you must correct the errors identified and then retry the update or export.

  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Validation Levels setting.
2

Set Holdings

Select the level of validation to apply when you set holdings on a record.

  • Structure (Default). Minimum validation. Verifies that indicators, if present, are a single character, that BLvl and Type codes are correct, and that the following fields are present (for some, also checks validity of data): Leader, 001, 005, 008, 040 $c, 049, and 245 $a or 245 $k-
  • Basic. Checks the validity of elements, length, repeatability, type of data or codes, and other aspects of MARC record structure.
  • Full. Verifies record structure (as for basic validation) and also checks relationships between elements.

Default setting: Structure.

Note: When you add a record to WorldCat or replace a master record, Connexion always performs full validation.

3

Export Bibliographic Record

Select the level of validation to apply when you export a single bibliographic record.

  • None No validation for exported records.
  • Basic Checks the validity of elements, length, repeatability, type of data or codes, and other aspects of MARC record structure.
  • Full Verifies record structure (as for basic validation) and also checks relationships between elements.

Default setting: None.

4

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Specify validation levels for institution records

Note: When you select Basic or Full validation, each record must pass validation (in addition to the default Structure check) before Connexion completes the add or replace action. (For export, the default level is None, but you can change the level to Basic or Full.) If an IR fails validation, you must correct the errors identified and then retry the add, replace, or export action.

Note: You can also set the validation level for exporting IRs on the Export Option screen using the setting labeled Institution Records under Validate Exported Bibliographic and Authority Records. If you change the setting on either screen, it changes automatically on the other screen.

  Action
1

On the General tab, click Admin.

At the Preferences screen, click Cataloging Options.

2 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Validation Levels setting.
3

Add or Replace Bibliographic Institution Record

Select the level of validation to apply when you add or replace an IR.

  • Structure (Default). Minimum validation. Verifies that indicators, if present, are a single character, that BLvl and Type codes are correct, and that the following fields are present (for some, also checks validity of data): Leader, 001, 005, 008, 040 $c, 049, and 245 $a or 245 $k-
  • Basic. Checks the validity of elements, length, repeatability, type of data or codes, and other aspects of MARC record structure.
  • Full. Verifies record structure (as for basic validation) and also checks relationships between elements.

Default setting: Structure.

4

Export Bibliographic Institution Record

Select the level of validation to apply when you export a single IR.

  • None. No validation for exported records.
  • Basic. Checks the validity of elements, length, repeatability, type of data or codes, and other aspects of MARC record structure.
  • Full. Verifies record structure (as for basic validation) and also checks relationships between elements.

Default setting: None.

5

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Designate reviewer institutions

  • Use the Reviewer Institutions option to indicate which institutions may access records you submit for review.
  • Specifying a default list of reviewers is optional. A default list can make submitting records for review more convenient.
  • No default reviewers specified. If you do not specify default reviewers, you must enter the appropriate symbol(s) each time you take the Submit For Review action. During each session, the system retains and displays the list you supplied in your most recent submittal. When you log off, the system deletes the list.
  • Default reviewers specified. If you specify a list, the system displays the default list when you take the Submit For Review action. You can use the default list as is, edit the list, or delete it and enter a new list. Modifications to the default list are retained for later submittals during the same session. When you log off, the system reverts to the default list. You can change the default reviewer list at any time.
  Action
1

At the Cataloging Options screen, locate the item Reviewer Institutions.

In the text box, type 1 or more OCLC symbols for institutions whose staff may access records you submit for review.

Separate multiple symbols with semicolons. The system ignores spaces before or after the semicolons.

You can enter institution symbols in uppercase or lowercase. The system stores them in uppercase.

Examples:ABC;DEF;XYZ or ABC; DEF; XYZ or abc;def;xyz

2

Save the list of reviewer institutions as the default for future sessions or use the list for the current session only.

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.

Note: Symbols not verified

Institution symbols specified in the Reviewer Institutions option are not checked when you save the settings on the Options screen.

The system checks institution symbols for reviewers only when you submit a record for review.


Select variable fields to transfer to derived bibliographic master records or constant data records

  • This setting determines which variable fields transfer to a derived bibliographic master record or bibliographic constant data record.
  • Note: A few variable fields never transfer to derived records:
    • MARC fields in the 01x tag group: 010, 012, 013, 015, 016, 017, 018, and 019.
    • MARC fields 029, 042, 066, 850, 886, 887, 938, 956, and 987.
  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Derive Record Fields for Institution Records setting.
2

Select variable fields to transfer

  • To transfer a field or a field group to a derived bibliographic record or bibliographic constant data record, select the check box for the field(s) you want to include.
  • To prevent transfer of a field or field group, clear the check box.

Default setting: The MARC tag groups 1xx through 8xx are selected. Other check boxes are cleared.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Select variable fields to transfer to derived institution records

This setting determines which variable fields transfer when you derive an IR from a master record or an institution record.

  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Derive Record Fields for Institution Records setting.
2

Select variable fields to transfer

  • To transfer a field or a field group to a derived institution record, select the check box for the field(s) you want to include.
  • To prevent transfer of a field or field group, clear the check box.

Default setting: All listed MARC fields and tag groups are selected.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Apply a default My Status to save file records and constant data records

  • The default text appears in the My Status text box when you save a bibliographic record to the save file or save a new constant data record.
  • You can change the default My Status text if it is not appropriate for a specific record.
  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the My Status setting.
2

My Status for Saved Bibliographic Records

In the text box, type a note or identifier (up to 40 characters) you want to apply when saving a bibliographic record.

Default setting: Text box empty. No default My Status applied.

3

My Status for Constant Data Records

In the text box, type a note or identifier (up to 40 characters) you want to apply when saving a newly created constant data record.

Default setting: Text box empty. No default My Status applied.

4

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Customize WorldCat results

  • The WorldCat Results option determines whether search results present multiple screens of 10 records per screen or a scrollable list of 25 or 100 records.
  • This option applies to search results, whether you view the records as a truncated list or a brief list. It does not affect group lists.
  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the WorldCat Results setting.
2

Click an option button to specify the number of records per screen.

Select 10 Records or 25 Records or 100 Records.

Default setting: 100 Records.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Specify display of web pages linked to records

  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the View Web Page Options setting.
2

View Web Page options.

Indicate how you want to view a web page associated with a bibliographic record.

Click to select one of the option buttons:

  • Lower Frame to see the web page in a frame below the frame that contains the record.
  • Separate Browser to open a separate browser window to display the web page.
  • Do Not View Web Pages Automatically to view the record only.

Default setting: Do Not Automatically View Web Pages.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Specify display of cited OCLC control numbers (fields 760-787 and 936)

  • A linking entry field (MARC tag numbers 760-787) lets you refer to a related bibliographic record by supplying the OCLC control number.
  • Field 936 lets you cite OCLC control numbers for parallel records. Parallel records describe the same manifestation of a work, but cataloged in a different language. For example, the language of descriptive cataloging may be English in one record and Spanish in another.
  • For these fields, Connexion can automatically hyperlink the supplied control number to the related record (the default setting) or display the entire linking entry as editable text.
  • If you often create or edit records that contain cited OCLC control numbers, you may prefer that these fields display as editable text.
  • Notes:
    • MARC Template view only. Hyperlinks to related records are available only in MARC Template edit view.
    • While editing a record, you can unlink or relink OCLC control numbers as needed. Open the Functions list for the field that contains the hyperlinked control number and choose Unlink OCLC Number to edit the field or Link OCLC Number to restore the hyperlink to the related record.
  Action
1

On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Show Cited OCLC Control Numbers as Links setting.

2

Click to select one of the option buttons:

  • Select Show as Editable Text to simplify revision of fields in this group.
  • Select Show as Live Link so you can easily view a cited record by clicking the linked control number.

Default setting: Show as Live Link.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Specify Help links for fixed-field element labels

  • The default setting for the Fixed Field Label Linking Options option (Active) links fixed-field element labels to relevant information in the online version of OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards.
  • You may want to change the setting for this option to Inactive if you use the <Tab> key to move through fixed-field elements while editing bibliographic records.
  • When Help links are active, you must press <Tab> (or <Shift><Tab>) twice to move from one element to the next.
  • With Help links inactive, you move between elements by pressing <Tab> or <Shift><Tab> once.
  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Fixed Field Label Linking Options setting.
2

Fixed Field Label Linking Options.

Indicate whether you want labels for fixed-field elements linked to appropriate sections in the online version of OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards.

Click to select one of the option buttons:

  • Inactive to remove the Help links from element labels. Press <Tab> or <Shift><Tab> once to move between fixed-field elements while editing.
  • Active to retain the Help links. Press <Tab> or <Shift><Tab> twice to move between fixed-field elements while editing.

Default setting: Active. Element labels are linked to relevant information.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Specify label format for single labels

  • This setting determines the format the system uses to display a single label set for a bibliographic record. The default label format is SL4.
  • When you create a file of labels for a group of flagged records, the system uses SL4 format. You can change the label format after importing the file to the OCLC Cataloging Label Program.
  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Label Format setting.
2

Label Format.

Specify the label format to use for viewing and printing a single label set for a bibliographic record.

Default setting: SL4.

Click to select one of the option buttons:

  • SL4
  • SL6
  • SLB
  • SP1
3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Specify default file name for label files

Why use this setting? By default, the system assigns the name Label.svs to downloaded label files. If you prefer a different name and/or extension to designate label files, use this option to have the system automatically assign your preferred name.

Action Result

Optional. Specify a file name for downloaded label files.

  • On the Cataloging Options screen, under Label File Name, type the file name and extension in the File Name text box.
  • Or keep the default file name, Label.svs.
  • Name specified. When you download a label file from the Download Label Files screen, the system automatically supplies the specified file name and extension.
  • Default name. If you do not specify a file name, the system supplies the default name, Label.svs.
  • Change name or extension during downloading. If necessary, you can change the supplied file name before saving the file.

Specify file type for label files

Why use this setting? The default file type is Institution. If you prefer to create label files for a specific authorization number, change the setting for this option to Individual.

Action Result

Optional. Specify the type of label file to use.

On the Cataloging Options screen, under Label File Type, select Institution (default setting) or Individual.

Note. This setting determines how records accumulate in each file.

If you select:

  • Institution label file (default setting). Connexion creates label files that contain labels created by anyone logged on with an authorization number linked to your library's OCLC symbol.
  • Individual label file. Connexion creates label files that contain labels created by a user logged on with a specific authorization number.

Save records marked for labels

  • Why use this setting? When you want to create labels for a group of bibliographic records at once, use the Mark for Label action to mark each record as ready for label creation. To create labels for the group, retrieve the marked records, flag them and take the Create Label File for Flagged Records action.
  • However, you must save the records in order to retrieve them by searching for the Label - Ready status.
Action Result

On the Cataloging Options screen, under Mark for Label and Save Record,

  • Select On or Off.

    Or

  • Keep the original default setting, Off.
  • On. If you select On, Connexion saves each bibliographic record that you mark for labels.
  • Off. (default setting) If you select Off, Connexion does not automatically save bibliographic records marked for labels.

Show or hide field details in truncated lists

  • The Truncated List Details option lets you choose whether to view a popup list of all indexed fields for the term in the first column of a truncated list.
  • When you place the mouse pointer on an item in the list, a yellow screen tip appears showing additional record fields from the record.
  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the Truncated List Details setting.
2

Click an option button to specify the appearance of the list of indexed fields. For most users, the default setting works best. However, if you use Internet Explorer, you can select any of the three On options.

Or select Off to hide field details.

Default setting:On - Show using optimized screen tips

Note: Netscape/Mozilla users should keep the default setting or select Off.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


Bibliographic record edit views (edit modes)

The following table describes record appearance for records in edit modes (locked master records or working copy records in edit mode), for MARC and Dublin Core formats.

  Action
1 On the Cataloging Options screen, locate the WorldCat Results setting.
2

Click an option button to specify the number of records per screen.

Select one of the On options to view the field details and choose how the popup appears.

Or select Off to prevent display of the field details.

Default setting: On - Show using optimized screen tips.

3

Click Save My Default or Save for Session.


View Description
MARC Template
  • Template view for editing in Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) format. Compliant with MARC 21. MARC 21 fields may be supplemented with additional fields defined in OCLC-MARC.
  • Content for each field is viewed and edited in a row of text boxes. Provides Functions list for adding/removing fields. Authority control functions available (control individual fields or all controllable fields).
  • Input guidelines available for variable fields via Help on Functions list. Templates simplify entering fixed field (008) and 006 field(s). Help buttons provide input guidelines for 008 and 006. Elements in fixed-length fields linked to specific guidelines.
MARC Text Area
  • Text area view for editing MARC-format record; all variable fields are viewed and edited in a single large text box. Lets experienced MARC users edit efficiently by reducing interactions with the server. Authority control functions not available. Record appearance in display mode same as MARC Template view.
  • Templates simplify entering fixed field (008) and 006 field(s); Help buttons provide input guidelines for 008 and 006, but not for other fields. Elements in fixed-length fields linked to specific guidelines.
DC Template
  • Template view for editing in Dublin Core format. Provides drop-down lists for selecting DC element labels plus optional qualifiers and schemes (specific sets of qualifiers and schemes appropriate for each element). Uses full qualifier labels and standard syntax for adding qualifiers and schemes.
  • Content for each field is viewed and edited in a row of text boxes. Provides Functions list for adding/removing fields. Authority control functions available (control individual fields or all controllable fields).
  • Input guidelines available for DC elements via Help on Functions list.
DC Text Area
  • Text area view for editing Dublin Core format records. All fields are viewed and edited in a single large text box. Lets DC users edit efficiently by reducing interactions with the server. Record appearance in display mode same as DC Template view.
  • Add Element function simplifies entry of labels, qualifiers, and required punctuation and spacing. Authority control functions not available.
  • Direct access to input guidelines for DC elements not available.

Bibliographic record display views (display mode)

The following table describes record appearance for records in display mode, for MARC and Dublin Core formats.

View Description

MARC Template or MARC Text Area

  • View for displaying records in Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) format. Compliant with MARC 21. MARC 21 fields may be supplemented with additional fields defined in OCLC-MARC. Input guidelines available for variable fields via hyperlinked field tags. Help buttons provide input guidelines for 008 and 006. Elements in fixed-length fields linked to specific guidelines.
  • MARC display view is the same whether you select MARC or MARC Text Area from the View list.

DC Template or DC Text Area

  • View for displaying records in Dublin Core format. Uses full qualifier labels and standard syntax for adding qualifiers and schemes.
  • Dublin Core display view is the same whether you select DC Template or DC Text Area from the View list.
DC HTML Preview
  • Dublin Core metadata elements presented in HTML. For display/export only; you cannot edit records or take any actions (except export) while using this view.
  • DC HTML Preview available (on View list) while displaying or editing record in any view. Export Record in DC HTML available only when displaying or editing record in DC Template or DC Text Area view.
DC RDF Preview
  • Dublin Core metadata elements presented in Resource Description Framework (RDF). For display/export only; you cannot edit records or take any actions (except export) while using this view.
  • DC RDF Preview available (on View list) while displaying or editing record in any view. Export Record in DC RDF available only when displaying or editing record in DC Template or DC Text Area view. Note: RDF is a structure represented in Extens