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Serials (& other) Local Holdings: Creation and Care with OCLC Connexion ~ LIVE ONLINE

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Course Description
Come explore the wacky world of local holdings creation and maintenance in OCLC Connexion Browser. Learn the difference between 853 and 863 fields. Find out why the 008 is so important. Creation of local holdings records allows libraries to specify what issues of a serial they actually own; keep yours up-to-date and your ILL group will love you forever. This hands-on workshop will employ features currently available in OCLC's Connexion browser interface for creating and maintaining local holdings records.

Learning Objectives

• Define terminology essential to understanding serials maintenance in OCLC Connexion
• Edit OCLC local holdings records
• Create OCLC local holdings records.

Target Audience
New library staff members or more experienced librarians who want a review

Prerequisites
Familiar with MARC21 Format. A basic understanding of OCLC Connexion browser, specifically the ability to search. The ability to perform minor MARC record edits is preferred but not required.

Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements
A short homework assignment is required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments.

It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Technical Requirements
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Schedule
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.

Instructor: Carol Seiler - [ E-Mail ] [ Bio ]
Contact Hrs: 4.00	CEUs: 0.40
Amigos Member Early Bird Fee: $ 175.00	Non-member Early Bird Fee: $ 225.00
Amigos Member Fee: $ 200.00	Amigos Non-member Fee: $ 250.00
Available On Request