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Course Description
This webinar provides instruction on performing basic bibliographic searches using OCLC’s Connexion Client cataloging software. This webinar is designed to demonstrate how to
conduct basic searches for bibliographic records in WorldCat and determine whether a given record matches the item to be cataloged.
Note: This is the second of three webinars designed to help you get started with Connexion Client. The first in the series, Connexion Client – WorldCat, MARC and Client Basics and the last in the
series, Connexion Client – Basic Editing and Record Processing are
recommended as additional steps to learning to utilize Connexion Client.
Learning Objectives
- Use three methods for entering a search in Connexion Client: QuickSearch Tool, Keyword/Numeric Search, and Command Line search
- Choose the best search (a number search, a title search, an author search, etc.)
- Conduct successful numeric searches for ISBN, LCCN, ISSN, publisher number, and OCLC number
- Conduct a successful keyword search using the Keyword/Numeric search area of the search dialog
- Use language, format, years, and material type qualifiers to limit searches
- List the MARC fields that contain data that should match the item being cataloged
Target Audience
New library staff members or more experienced librarians who want a review.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of MARC Bibliographic is necessary. The first webinar in this series, Connexion Client – WorldCat, MARC and Client Basics, is recommended but not required.
Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements
No homework is required. This is a webinar with optional homework assignments available.
It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
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Schedule
This webinar consists of one 2-hour session.
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