WorldCat and Cataloging documentation

How to use the Windows®-based interface to catalog in OCLC Connexion. Links to Getting Started, Basics, Cataloging, and Authorities documents.

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.

How to use Digital Archive for standards-based, long-term retention and access to digital materials. Digital Archive is in the Connexion browser interface.

Describes OCLC catalog cards. Includes guidelines and examples for adding cataloging data to records to produce catalog cards. Card production can be initiated in the Connexion client or browser if your OCLC cataloging profile includes card production.

Tagging conventions, input standards and guidelines for WorldCat records.

Procedures for entering diacritics and special characters in Latin-script-based records.

Guidelines for creating MARC records for electronic resources

Nancy B. Olson, Editor. Guidelines for creating MARC records for internet resources

Includes both Regular and National Level Enhance participants.

Requirements and application instructions for Regular Enhance.

Summary of the process used to evaluate records submitted with an Enhance application.

Overview of the Enhance process and related mechanics, workflow, requirements, policies, practices, control and communication.

Guidelines focused on areas where National Level Enhance has capabilities different from, or responsibilities beyond those of, Regular Enhance.

Summary of techniques, indexes, and examples for searching WorldCat for cataloging only, using the Connexion client or browser interfaces.

Outlines the rights and responsibilities of OCLC Members, regional networks, OCLC and other groups on the issues of record use.

Requirements and procedures for sending or retrieving files from OCLC services.

Record structure, character sets, and exchange media formatting for OCLC-MARC records on magnetic tape, via electronic file transfer and via export. Also provides a list of content designators and their names.

List of MARC 21 bibliographic data elements that OCLC has not implemented along with possible OCLC action to implement them.

List of fields and subfields used in authority records

Procedures for searching, creating, editing and exporting authority records.

A set of pages that include changes in the revised, currently printed edition. Set up for double-sided printing to replace outdated pages in the print Guide.

The OCLC implementation of thirteen-digit ISBNs and the expansion of the OCLC number from eight to nine digits.

New coding practices for integrating resources; changes to OCLC-MARC records based on MARC21 changes.