Updated July 2022 by Beatriz Lugo

Record Editing

Process for checking catalog records each month

OCLC bibliographic record printout

• Confirm access points are underlined (controlled by Connexion Control Headings)
• Scan fixed fields
• Scan for typos
• Verify 588 field with Creative Commons statement is added to FUG original records in Alma only.

Web OPAC

• Retrieve record using a title search
• Check record is not a “dup”

Standard Format view

• Click on location
• Scan that an appropriate location displays
• Scan that an item status displays at the bottom unless it is a non-barcoded item (map, Internet, etc.)

MARC view

• Verify OCLC # in Alma matches printout
• Verify indicators are correct
• Verify call number is present
• Verify subjects are present, if appropriate