Connexion 102 - Building Efficiencies with Connexion Client

Course description

This live, in-person workshop is designed to help catalogers and technical service staff use Connexion Client to build workflow and cooperative level efficiencies.  Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to effectively manage files and saved records, use Connexion’s automation tools, and make changes to master records on the WorldCat database.

This face-to-face class includes supervised exercises to build and practice skills with the Client interface

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

• Choosing between the online and local save files
• Working with records in save files
• Using the save file to increase efficiency
• Fixing errors in the save file
• Working with “Workflow Status” and “My Status”
• Creating and using “constant data”
• Creating and using text strings
• Customizing the Connexion interface
• Creating custom keystroke commands
• Creating basic macros in Connexion
• Reporting errors and duplicates to OCLC quality control
• Procedures for upgrading less-than-full-level records
• Procedures for enriching records
• Subscription credits available for quality improvement actions
• Rules for upgrading and enriching records
• Programs available for increasing quality control authority

Preparation for This Course: Connexion 101 - Intro to Connexion Client

Next Steps for Training: Connexion 103 - Original Cataloging with Connexion Client; Connexion Client Module 10 - Batch Processing

Related Professional Development: Book Blitz I; Book Blitz II; Book Blitz III

Course details

Duration: 1 Day

Fee:

$60 Western Members
$125 All Others

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