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Course Description
This webinar provides instruction on how to use OCLC Connexion Browser to perform authority control work within bibliographic records. This includes how to search and browse the OCLC authority file and link headings in bibliographic records to appropriate authority file records. This webinar does not cover Authority History, the OCLC Terminologies Service, the Chinese Name Authority File, nor procedures for NACO libraries.
Note: Many of the examples can be used with equal success in Connexion Client.
Learning Objectives
- Obtain access to Authority File documentation
- Utilize the Control Headings feature of Connexion
- Search OCLC Authority Files
- Export OCLC Authority File records
Target Audience
Experienced library staff members who wish to discover how to utilize the OCLC Authority records.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of MARC Bibliographic is necessary. Knowledge of Authority records (interpretation) is essential. Participants must know how to work with bibliographic records within OCLC Connexion.
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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