Using OCLC Authorities with the Connexion Client - Online

Description
Ensuring that the headings you use in bibliographic records are in their "correct" forms can be time consuming, but necessary to ensure that records group together under the same heading. It's the way to make sure that patrons looking for Beethoven's fifth piano concerto can find all the versions of it in your library, even if some of them have the title "Piano concerto no. 5, op. 73" and others "Emperor Concerto". Authority records from the National Authority File are made available to OCLC cataloging users in the Authorities database, to assist members with authority control - making sure that your bibliographic headings are correct.

This two day workshop focuses on the methods available to search for authority records in OCLC's Connexion client interface as well as the process of controlling headings in OCLC WorldCat bibliographic records. Participants will have exercises to complete between the workshop's sessions to reinforce certain of the concepts we discuss.

NOTE: This course is designed for individual participation. Regardless of whether you attend as an individual or as a group, the fee for this online workshop will be charged for each person who views the session. All participants must register separately.

Related Courses:
Understanding the OCLC Authority Record

Who Should Attend
Anyone performing original or copy cataloging in OCLC using the Connexion client software or anyone with responsibility for bibliographic database maintenance. Some experience with how the Connexion client functions and knowledge of current cataloging practices are required.

Sites & Dates

Fees
BCR members -- $150.00

Nonmembers -- $180.00

1 BCR training voucher accepted as payment.

Training Workshop search