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Search OCLC to identify any existing records. If someone else has already input a record into FOLIO, search OCLC again for any updates or new records. Perform fast-cataloging as appropriate.
For non-fast-catalogable items, if no record is found, follow instructions for working with Metadata Maker.
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- Name(s) and role(s) of author(s) or editor(s); if appropriate, note if a name should be entered directly (as opposed to the western Surname, Forename convention)
If the record does not include subject terms (650, 651 fields),
- A summary (usually 1-3 sentences or phrases) of the main points of the book. How would you describe what this book is about?
- Alternately or in addition, provide one or more keywords you would use to describe the subject matter
- If the book is a work of literature (for example, a novel, poems, or short stories), subjects are not needed, but we need to know what type of literary work it is.
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Verify that the record matches the piece in hand and re-search OCLC to double-check that no other/better copy can be found.
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Us the Notes to the Cataloger box to enter your summary of the text.
In “Save as” enter the first word or two of the titlebarcode that is on the piece (you can scan it in).
Select the format: MARC
Once the form is complete, select the “Make” button.
Save the file to the Metadata Maker Files foldera designated folder on the workstation.
Upload saved files at the end of your shift to : [ Box in the appropriate folder]: Indonesian
Place the books on the designated truck/shelf.
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Retrieve the .mrc file(s) from (the Box folder).
Import the file(s) into OCLC save file. (insert illustration hereThere are detailed instructions for this as part of the Inventory export procedure.)
Then proceed as above--
Verify that the record matches the piece in hand and double-check that no other/better copy can be found.
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If no authority record exists, trace the name(s) in the appropriate form to the best of your knowledge. Make additions to the preferred name if needed to resolve conflicts. (In rare cases you may wish to establish a name or update a name authority.)
Based on the summary provided, assign FAST headings and an LC call numberThe metadata maker tool will put the summary into a 520 field and may also provide proposed FAST headings. Use this summary to determine appropriate FAST headings (which may not be the ones initially populated in the record) and LC classification. After subject analysis and call number assignment, delete (or revise) the 520.
Use encoding level 7 (minimal level cataloging -- the Metadata Maker template populates this as "K"; change it to "7").
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