July 29, 2007
IRs Now Available to Non-RLG Libraries
The Institution Record Option order form is now available to non-Research Library Group (RLG) libraries that wish to create and maintain Institution Records (IRs). Non-RLG migrating libraries that wish to create and maintain Institution Records, either online via Connexion or Z39.50 Cataloging or via batchload, should complete this form. Prior to completing the form, however, BCR/OCLC members should contact BCR's Regan Harper (rharper@bcr.org) for a custom quote, as the cost for IRs are based on a library's OCLC Cataloging subscription price.
The Institution Record Option order form is found on the OCLC Web site at https://www3.oclc.org/app/ir/ or may be downloaded in PDF format at www.oclc.org/support/forms/pdf/insrec.pdf.
Institution Records were added to WorldCat this year as part of the Research Library Group's merger with OCLC. IRs provide functions similar to the RLIN21 "cluster" model of records, which group together records for the same item that are cataloged by individual libraries. The records include local data, such as copy-specific notes, and locations information. For more information on the transition, please see the OCLC Web site at www.oclc.org/services/cataloging/rlg/default.htm.
As a reminder, RLG-migrating libraries do not need to complete this form as part of the migration process. A migrating library that wishes to add IRs to an authorization or request new authorizations should use the Access and Authorization form at https://www3.oclc.org/app/sysacc/header.pl.
For more information on Institution Records, contact Beth Levrault (blevraul@bcr.org) or Linda Gonzalez (lgonzale@bcr.org).
