3.6 Fields: Shared Catalog


3.6.1 Field 1 Function Keys


3.6.2 Field 2 Call Number Tags for All:
3 characters, multiple, tab stop


Purpose: To specify which MARC Bibliographic tags should be used for finding the call number when importing a MARC bib record. The list is in priority order.


Format: It is a table selection. Any numeric value may be specified.


Health science libraries should use these tags in this order:

     099, 096, 060, 090, 050 
  

Libraries which shelf by LC should use these tags in this order:

     099, 090, 050, 096, 060 
  

Discussion: function [Catalog Defaults] has a field similar to this one. The difference is the field in this window is for all Catalogs, whereas the field in function [Catalog Defaults] is for a specific c These values are the master values for all catalogs. If this system is for a single catalog, then this field may be empty, and the Call Number


3.6.3 Field 3 Library Name:
30 characters, tab stop


Purpose: To specify the Library name. This is the name used in the OPAC.


Format: Entry should be a unique library name.


3.6.4 Field 4 Patron Reciprocity:
1 character


Purpose: To specify whether there is Patron Reciprocity with the designated library.


Format: It is either the character "Y" or "N".


Discussion: Libraries may share information and may even use the same patron database. This flag indicates if the library does share Patron information.


3.6.5 Field 5 Directory:
22 characters


Purpose: To specify the appropriate directory for the specified library.


Discussion: The directory may come in many formats. Consult the system administrator if available for the correct format.


3.6.6 Field 6 Controls Ok, Cancel, & Help:
tab stop


Purpose: To specify an action that controls the window's flow. [Ok] will save and apply the displayed values, whereas [Cancel] will reject the changes. [Help] will display all of the documentation for the window. Press the Help key for context sensitive help for each field.


Format: It is an action that toggles the push button.


Menu Style: Push Button

Menu Values:
Ok
Cancel
Help



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