1.1. Cataloging Permission Requirements

The NC Cardinal consortium Governance Committee and the membership have implemented a consortium-wide cataloger training and assessment program to ensure that the same standardized cataloging practices are applied within the shared catalog regardless of which library staff import, create, edit, or delete item, volume, and bibliographic records, with the shared goal that the catalog should function smoothly and seamlessly for all patrons within the consortium.

As of August 2019, there are two types of cataloging permission groups available to staff: Item Cataloging and Bibliographic (Bib) Cataloging. To be assigned to these cataloging permission access levels in the NC Cardinal consortium, library staff must pass certification assessment(s) or be working with a bibliographic cataloger who is actively supervising their work and helping them to pass the assessment(s), according to the NC Cardinal Cataloging Policy (Feb 2019) passed by the Governance Committee.

Staff who add or delete item and/or volume records must pass the Item Cataloging assessment. 

• Item Cataloging training slides
• Item Cataloging training videos (video playlist available)

Staff who create, import, edit, or delete bibliographic records must pass both the Item Cataloging assessment and the Bibliographic Cataloging assessment.

• Bibliographic Cataloging training slides
• Bibliographic Cataloging training videos (coming soon)

All staff who need to perform these duties must pass the appropriate assessments. This includes staff who do not catalog full-time and/or may only add or delete items from time-to-time. Cataloging assessments can be repeated until a passing score is achieved and are open book (staff may use this knowledge book, other websites, or notes, but cannot consult directly with other people while taking the assessment).

For libraries migrating into NC Cardinal, staff who perform these duties should endeavor to pass assessments before the library go live date as part of their migration preparation.

New staff who have not yet passed the necessary assessments may be assigned temporary/limited cataloging permissions to perform their assigned cataloging duties according to the NC Cardinal Cataloging Policy. 

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The NC Cardinal Cataloging Committee members have established the Cataloging Best Practices over several years and continue to update them as needed to provide cataloging standards for the consortium. All catalogers must adhere to the standards outlined in this Knowledge Book, which is intended to be a living document that is honed and updated on an ongoing basis.

The Cataloging Committee welcomes feedback and input on these Best Practices via their individual email addresses or this monitored group email address — cardinalcatcommittee@gmail.com. 

Staff looking for broader cataloging training may want to check out the ABLE training courses linked in our Useful Resources page.

1.2. Using the XUL Staff Client for Cataloging

While we are in Evergreen 3.1, catalogers should use the downloaded 3.1 XUL staff client to catalog materials, rather than the web client. This downloaded software can be used for access to all NC Cardinal databases — the training database (with concerto dataset), the dev database (copy of NC Cardinal production environment to use for testing and library migrations), and the production database.

Client and Workstation Set Up 

The Evergreen staff client must be installed on every workstation that will use by staff to carry out daily activities for example checking out items, checking in, paying bills, cataloging, and acquisitions.  

1. Download the current executable software file.
2. Open the staff client.
3. At the top left quadrant of the XUL staff client login window, enter the Hostname. 
   1. The hostname is:

a. For test database:   devxxx.nccardinal.org  where xxx = your library system’s assigned name for example “bladen.nccardinal.org” or “fontana.nccardinal.org”

b. For production:  xxx.nccardinal.org where xxx = your library system’s assigned name for example “davidson.nccardinal.org” or “madison.nccardinal.org”

     4.  Click the Re-Test Server button. If you receive an error, click the Add SSL Exception button.

     5.  Make sure that the checkbox “Permanently store this exception” is checked. Click the Confirm Security Exception button.

     6.  Make sure that the Status and Version fields state “200: OK” in green letters. If this is your first time logging using the XUL staff client, the workstation (top right quadrant) will not yet be configured.

     7.  Log into the staff client in the bottom left Authentication quadrant using your assigned username/password. Contact your System Login Access Manager or submit an help ticket, if you are not sure of your login credentials.

     8. Once logged in, the top right Workstation quadrant will have a red box, requiring a WS name (workstation) and Organization location. Enter the assigned workstation name for the PC or laptop, usually based on the location within the library (circ1, ref7). The workstation name must be unique (within the library system) for that PC/laptop and the same workstation name must be consistently used, whether logging into the web client or the XUL staff client at that PC/laptop.

     9.  In the Organization field, enter the correct short policy code for the library branch location where the workstation is located. Each library branch has an assigned branch short policy code name. (Example in screenshot: MARSHALL is the short policy code for one of the branches in the Madison County library system.) Check with your branch manager or System Login Access Manager, if you are unsure of the short policy code for your library branch. The WS Organization field is used by Evergreen to tell where items are checked in, where they belong, and whether items should or should not be transited to a different branch, so selecting the correct branch is critical to correct library operations.

   10.  Only after you are completely sure that you have entered the correct information for WS Name and Organization should you click on the Register button. Incorrectly setting the workstation to a duplicate workstation name or to the wrong Organization short policy code will require additional assistance to correct. Please contact your System Login Access Manager or submit an help ticket.

   11.  Once the workstation is registered, log in again on the lower left Authentication quadrant using your assigned username/password combination.  The workstation will only need to be set up one time for each hostname and will automatically appear in the top right quadrant the next time you log into that hostname.

1.3. Cataloging Etiquette

Joining a consortium of libraries affects how catalogers accomplish their job. As a Cataloger, you are no longer creating records for your own library; you are creating records for all libraries within the consortium as everyone shares the same MARC (title) record. For example, what is entered into the 245 tag is displayed to all patrons across all libraries who use an NC Cardinal library. NC Cardinal recommends the following cataloging etiquette:

 

Item Catalogers

Do:

• Refer to this guide for cataloging best practices and procedures.
• When choosing a record, assess for quality, no matter the source. Refer issues with or questions about bibliographic records to a bibliographic cataloger.
• Use the MARC Record Templates to evaluate catalog records - ensure that records follow RDA rules as indicated.
  
• Report empty bibliographic records to a bibliographic cataloger.
• Follow the Editing and Deleting Items and Volumes procedures – do not delete items with open transactions.

Do not:

• Assume that a record created by any entity is correct. Always take the time to quality-check catalog records.

 

Bibliographic Catalogers

Do:

• Refer to this guide for cataloging best practices and procedures.
• When choosing a record, assess for quality, no matter the source.
• Use the MARC Record Templates to evaluate catalog records or create original records - ensure that records follow RDA rules as indicated.
  
• Add information to an existing record if it is incomplete or brief. This includes on-order records.
• Correct typographical errors or misspellings when you see them (if they do not appear on the resource being described).
• Follow RDA rules as indicated in the NC Cardinal MARC Templates.
• Delete bib records that are empty, were created more than 4 months ago, have no items attached, and are not electronic resource records (do not have 856 fields).
• Follow the Editing and Deleting Items and Volumes procedures – do not delete items with open transactions.

Do not:

• Assume that a record created by any entity is correct. Always take the time to quality-check catalog records.
• Delete OCLC numbers from a record (035 tag).
• Delete or edit the 082 tag (recommended Dewey classification number).
  
• Add a year or issue designation to the bibliographic record for any periodical. That information should reside at the volume or item level.
• Delete bib records UNLESS they are empty, were created more than 4 months ago, have no items attached, and are not electronic resource records (do not have 856 field(s)).
  

 

If you are unsure about a specific MARC record and what something means within the MARC record, contact the library that created the record or made the last update. The list of cataloging contacts for each library system is on The Nest.

1.4. RDA vs AACR2

The Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR) were an international library cataloging standard first published in 1967. Later updated in 1978 as AACR2, these cataloging standards were designed for use primarily with print materials and utilized highly refined space-saving rules for structure and abbreviations intended for use with paper card catalogs. Given the advent of modern electronic publishing and a recognition of the need for linked data applications, AACR2 is being replaced by the Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard of descriptive cataloging, which has now been adopted by most American libraries. Many AACR2 records still exist. Others have been partially upgraded, resulting in hybrid records. RDA is the preferred content standard for bibliographic cataloging in NC Cardinal.

Differences

AACR2

• Lots of abbreviations
  • 10 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
• Publication, distribution, copyright, etc., information in one field
  • One 260
  • Copyright date can be used as publication date
  • Copyright indicated with “c”

RDA

• Fewer abbreviations
  • 10 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
• Publication, distribution, copyright, etc., information in separate fields
  • Multiple 264s
  • Copyright indicated with “©”
• Content, carrier, and media types
  • 336, 337, 338 fields
• Often relationship designators
  • In 1XX and 7XX fields (ex: $e author)
• “rda” in 040

Import the best record for each resource, whether it follows AACR2 or RDA cataloging rules. When choosing between records of equal quality, select the one following RDA rules. If possible, upgrade AACR2 records to RDA. 

How to upgrade a record to RDA:

• If the record lacks 33X fields, add these
• Change the 260 field to one or more 264 fields
• Replace most abbreviations (p., v., ill., etc.) with the spelled-out terms
• If possible, add relationship designators in 1XX and 7XX fields
• Make appropriate changes in the fixed fields (LDR and 008 fields) (e.g. Desc will now be coded “i” instead of “a”)
• Add “$e rda” to the 040 field (and “$b eng” if not already there)

When creating new records, always follow RDA cataloging rules.

1.5. Record Structure in Evergreen

There are three (3) levels of catalog records within Evergreen  – bibliographic, volume, and item records. Bibliographic records may also be called “title” records; volume records are the “call number” records; and item/holding records are the “copy” records with assigned barcodes. The following screenshot illustrates the difference between the different record levels:

Before a local holding can be added, a matching bibliographic record must exist within the catalog. Because only one bibliographic record should exist for the exact same material within NC Cardinal and the bibliographic record is "owned" by the entire consortium, the MARC record should not contain any local notes or library system/branch specific information (except in the case of e-resource 856 $9 location codes, discussed in more detail in a later chapter).

Once a cataloger selects or adds the appropriate bibliographic record, a volume record may be created for each owning library branch using a local call number. The volume record is "owned" by an individual library branch.

The item record is then attached to the volume/call number record and identifies the barcode assigned to that individual copy. The item record is "owned" by an individual library branch and local copy notes may be added, but should not be OPAC visible.

1.6. Cataloging Workflow

1. an existing NC Cardinal bibliographic/title record (local/native catalog)
2. OCLC
3. Z39.50 service sources
4. Vendor files

 

For MARC (title) records that are not already available in NC Cardinal, you should begin with OCLC if you have access. Otherwise use one of the vetted z39.50 service sources within Evergreen. A publisher or library vendor may also provide MARC records. All bibliographic records may vary in terms of quality, so each must be evaluated before using/importing.

 

General Steps:

1. Search the catalog to determine if an appropriate bibliographic record already exists for the type of item to be cataloged. Searching in multiple ways using ISBN and then also title and/or author is necessary to increase the likelihood of finding a match among existing records in the catalog. (Item and Bib Catalogers)

2. If a title record exists, do not add or import a new or additional record. (Item and Bib Catalogers)

3. If the existing record does not meet the standards as outlined in these NC Cardinal Best Practice standards and the MARC Templates specific to the type of material, overlay or edit the existing record to bring it up to the minimum standards required. (Bib Catalogers)

4. If there are multiple matching records already in NC Cardinal, evaluate and merge records as appropriate. (Bib Catalogers)

5. If a record does not yet exist, search for and import an appropriate record from OCLC or a Z39.50 services to import a title record. (Bib Catalogers)

6. Update/edit the imported title/bibliographic record to meet the standards as outlined in these Best Practices and the NC Cardinal MARC Templates. (Bib Catalogers)

7. Add volume(s) to the bibliographic/title record, as needed. (Item and Bib Catalogers)

8. Attach items to the volume/call number record(s). (Item and Bib Catalogers)

9. Delete items from the catalog when appropriate. (Item and Bib Catalogers)

10. Weed title/bibliographic records when appropriate. (Bib Catalogers)

Please visit the NC Cardinal YouTube channel for videos and playlists of training resources, including videos created by other consortia in the Evergreen community.

1.7. Evaluating Bibliographic Records

Before working with bibliographic records, it is important to understand what an ideal record looks like. NC Cardinal provides templates for RDA records encoded in MARC (see glossary for definitions) and sample records. These, plus training and workshops offered through NC Cardinal, can help item and bibliographic catalogers better understand and evaluate bibliographic records for import, update, deletion, etc. This guide will provide a brief overview on this topic.

Evaluating Bibliographic Records

1.8. 1XX and 7XX Fields

• Each catalog record may include only one 1XX field for a creator.

• Be sure that any person or corporate body listed in the 1XX field is a creator or co-creator of the entire resource.

• If one person can not be said to have created or co-created all aspects of a resource, do not list anyone in 1XX. In this case, the 1st indicator for the 245 field should always be "0".

  • Examples:
    Music recordings, especially pop music
    Videorecordings
    Collections by more than one author (of essays, short stories, etc.)
    

• If a resource has more than one creator, list the first creator in the 1XX field and all other creators in 7XX fields.

• Every contributor should have only one 700 field (as appropriate) that may list several relationship designators ($e) for each person

Example:
700 1 Barron, Mia, $e author, $e narrator.
700 1 Wilber, Ellen, $e author, $e singer.

• The names of authors and other important creators and contributors found in the 245 field and in the 1XX and/or 7XX fields may not match one another.
  

• If a resource has a fictional author (e.g. Kermit the frog), list that fictional creator in the 1XX and all other creators in 7XX fields.

Note: The NC Cardinal Cataloging Best Practices officially designates RDA as the preferred bibliographic content standard. Per the current RDA Toolkit (9.0 & PCC/LC PS), the names of fictional entities are established as creators/contributors and occupy the main authorized access point (1xx tag). As changes are made to the RDA Toolkit, the Cataloging Committee will update the best practices to reflect those changes and update training materials as necessary.

• Collections of multiple works by multiple creators (e.g. a book of essays) can benefit from the use of an enhanced contents note (505 tag, indicators 00), which can provide better access to names and titles without requiring the use of multiple 7XX fields.

• Make sure to validate your records so that each 1XX and 7XX field links to the appropriate authority record. This enhances usability of the catalog.

  • Any change to the authority record will be made to all bibliographic records linked to it, which means that an author’s name change will be reflected throughout the entire catalog after the authority record for that author is revised.

1.9. Subject and Genre/Form Headings

Subject headings refer to what a resource is ABOUT.

Genre headings refer to what a resource IS.

Authorities Working Group Cheat Sheet

Subject headings are encoded most commonly in the 600, 650, and 651 fields, though other 6XX fields are possible. The second indicator in a subject heading specifies the subject heading vocabulary the term comes from. Common numbers include:

• Library of Congress Subject Headings = 0
• Library of Congress Subject Headings for Children’s Literature = 1
• Sears Subject Headings = 8
• Another source = 7, with the source coded in the $2

 

Genre headings are encoded in the 655 field. Genre headings should ideally come from the Library of Congress Genre/Form Thesaurus, which is coded with a second indicator of 7 and $2 lcgft (see Examples 3a and 3b below). 

Delete duplicate subject and genre headings, favoring those from Library of Congress Subject Headings and Library of Congress Genre/Form Headings vocabularies, as seen in Examples 3a and 3b.

 

Recommendation concerning Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

The Cardinal Authority Working Group recommends the sole use of LCSH in Cardinal for all adult English materials.  This subject heading list is freely available from the Library of Congress, widely used world-wide and is actively maintained by the Library of Congress.  All headings from other vocabulary lists should be either deleted or converted to LCSH as, and when, possible.  LC’s Subject Headings Manual should be consulted as needed for guidance on the use and application of LCSH.  This manual is freely available at: http://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeSHM/freeshm.html

 

Recommendation concerning Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms for Library and Archival Materials (lcgft):

The Cardinal Authority Working Group recommends the sole use of lcgft in Cardinal for genre/form terms with the Guidelines on Subject Access to Individual Works of Fiction, Drama, Etc. (gsafd) held in reserve for secondary use when a lcgft term is not yet available. The lcgft vocabulary list was started in 2007 by the Library of Congress in cooperation with various subject specialists and contains terms for cartographic materials, general materials (such as dictionaries), law materials, moving images (films and television programs), music, non-musical sound recordings, and religious materials in addition to literature materials.  This list is actively maintained and expanded by the Library of Congress.  All genre terms from other vocabulary lists should be either deleted or converted to lcgft as, and when, possible.  LC’s Genre/Form Terms Manual should be consulted as needed for guidance on the use and application of lcgft.  This manual is freely available at: http://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCGFT/freelcgft.html

Always prefer Library of Congress Subject Headings (second indicator 0) and Library of Congress Genre Form Terms (second indicator 7, $2 lcgft).

650         0    ‡aVoyages and travels ‡vFiction. 650         0    ‡aWidowers ‡vFiction. 650         0    ‡aOrphans ‡vFiction. 650         0    ‡aKiowa Indians ‡vFiction. 651         0    ‡aUnited States ‡xHistory ‡y19th century ‡vFiction. 650         7    ‡aFICTION / Historical. ‡2bisacsh 650         7    ‡aFICTION / Literary. ‡2bisacsh 650         7    ‡aFICTION / General. ‡2bisacsh 650         7    ‡aKiowa Indians. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst00987810 650         7    ‡aOrphans. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst01048433 650         7    ‡aVoyages and travels. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst01169308 650         7    ‡aWidowers. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst01174932 651         7    ‡aUnited States. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst01204155 648         7    ‡a1800-1899 ‡2fast 655         7    ‡aHistorical fiction. ‡2lcgft 655         7    ‡aFiction. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst01423787 655         7    ‡aHistorical fiction. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst01726640 655         7    ‡aHistory. ‡2fast ‡0(OCoLC)fst01411628

650         0    ‡aVoyages and travels ‡vFiction. 650         0    ‡aWidowers ‡vFiction. 650         0    ‡aOrphans ‡vFiction. 650         0    ‡aKiowa Indians ‡vFiction. 651         0    ‡aUnited States ‡xHistory ‡y19th century ‡vFiction. 655         7    ‡aHistorical fiction. ‡2lcgft

Recommendation concerning the use of foreign language subject headings:

For materials in all formats whose primary language is Spanish the Cardinal Authority Working Group recommends that in addition to LCSH terms, subject headings from the Bilindex vocabulary list should also be added, or at least preserved.  These headings should be correctly coded as 650 -7 [Topic term] $2 bidex.  The working group recommends that the consortium investigate a consortium subscription to Bilindex due to the ever-increasing population in North Carolina whose native language is Spanish.  Although these subject heading terms are widely used on bib records found in OCLC and LC it would be difficult to add them to new records without access to the vocabulary list itself.  However, personal, corporate and place names should continue to come from the naf and LCSH.  The working group further recommends the continued observance of foreign languages and as another one becomes prominently used in the state then a controlled vocabulary list for that language should be sought.  All foreign language subject terms other than those from Bilindex should be deleted.

 

Recommendation concerning OCLC’s fast headings

The Authorities Working Group recommends that fast headings be deleted from the Cardinal database.  Deleting these headings will reduce duplication of headings in the database.

Recommendation concerning Children’s subject headings

The Authorities Working Group recommends the use of adult subject headings with the appropriate juvenile subject subdivision heading.  The working group is also recommending that children’s subject headings from the lcshac list not be used.  The working group is making this recommendation because children’s subject headings usually duplicate adult headings and the KPAC can be easily configured to accommodate this decision.

Genre headings should also be used and should be taken from the Library of Congress Genre and Form Thesaurus and are applied in the same manner regardless of audience age.

 

Recommendation concerning Young adult subject headings

The Authorities Working Group recommends that adult subject headings without juvenile subject subdivisions be used for young adult materials.  In addition to the subject headings, the working group encourages the use of the following genre headings when appropriate. 

Recommendation concerning comics and graphic novels

The Authorities Working Group recommends that the genre heading “655 -7 Graphic novels. $2 lcgft” be used for all graphic novels regardless of the age group.  The reading level will be indicated by the addition of subject subdivision headings to topical subject headings as well as the Audience fixed field code and the shelving location in the library.  The genre heading “Comics (Graphic works)” is a broader genre term which includes both graphic novels and comics and can be used whenever the work in hand cannot be easily placed into either category.  There are currently 28 different comic genre headings that can be used as appropriate. 

Some examples are:

The subject subdivision “$v Comic books, strips, etc.” should be added to subject headings as appropriate.  However, additional form subject subdivisions should not be added after this subdivision to bring out the fiction or nonfiction aspect of the work.

2.1. Item Cataloging Assessment

Please click on the button above to go to SurveyMonkey. The Item Cataloging assessment is open book, so we encourage you to use the Cataloging Best Practices knowledge book and any notes from the recent training workshops. These are individual assessments, so you should not be collaborating on the answers with colleagues while taking the assessment. You can scroll through the entire list of questions to edit any answer until you hit the Done button at the end, so please check your answers carefully before completing the assessment.

We will be checking results regularly, so staff who achieve a passing score will receive an official confirmation email from us within a week or so. There will be no negative consequences for staff who do not get a passing score at first, and they are free to take it again immediately or at a later time and as many times as they want to/need to. After January 2019, any staff who have not yet passed can be working with a Bibliographic Cataloger who has passed both assessments, is actively supervising their work, and teaching what they need to pass the assessment(s).

Printable reference document for matching questions.

2.2. Item Cataloging Training Slides & Videos

There is now a video playlist on YouTube for the Item Cataloging Training session taught by Dr. Sonia Archer-Capuzzo on May 16, 2018.

Click on the card (above) to link to the presentation slides.

2.3. Search the Catalog

Make sure that you search the entire NC Cardinal catalog when you search for new title records, either using Z39.50 or by using the Advanced Search method. You should always search for a bibliographic record in several different ways. For example, you can first search by ISBN, but then you should also do a search by title and/or author to be sure you find and examine every possible matching record. Check your search scope and ensure that you are searching all of NC Cardinal. If a matching bibliographic record already exists in NC Cardinal, examine it to see if it is a good record. If the existing record does not meet the standards as outlined in Best Practices or you find multiple matching bibliographic records, refer to a bibliographic cataloger.

Z39.50 Search

Advanced Search

You can select or limit catalog searches by:

• Keyword—finds the terms you enter anywhere in the entire record for an item, including title, author, subject, and other information.
• Title—finds the terms you enter in the title of an item.
• Author—finds the terms you enter in the author of an item.
• Subject—finds the terms you enter in the subject of an item. Subjects are categories assigned to items according to a system such as the Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Series—finds the terms you enter in the title of a multi-part series.
• Item Type—searches for a specific type of resource, like book or audiobook.
• Video Format—finds a specific type of video (DVD, Blu-ray).
• Library—limits search to a specific library or libraries.

The search features within Evergreen do not require you to enter author last names first. You do not need an exact title or subject heading. An Evergreen search enables you to enter plurals and alternate verb endings and will still find results. For example, if you enter dogs, Evergreen will also find items with dog.

Evergreen assumes an “AND” if you type in multiple terms. You can exclude a term (“NOT”) by using “-“ (minus). For example, vacations -Britain will search for materials on vacations, but not Britain. If you want to exclude electronic resources from your search, use “-electronic” as a keyword limiter.

You can search for an exact phrase using double quotes. For example, “Harry Potter” will find only items with the exact phrase, not with the terms Harry or Potter alone.

For more detailed instructions for thoroughly searching the catalog, please watch this short NC Cardinal video:

2.4. Bibliographic Search Enhancements

Note that all dates should be formatted as YYYY-MM-DD and should be included in parentheses.

You can use a feed to retrieve records that were created, edited, or deleted within specific date ranges by adding the dates to the catalog’s URL. You can do this manually, or you can write a script that would automatically retrieve this information.

To manually retrieve records that were created, edited, or deleted within a specific date, enter the terms and dates as specified above within the search terms in the URL. For example, to retrieve records created on or after April 1, 2019 from the dev database, enter the following in your URL:

https://dev.nccardinal.org/opac/extras/opensearch/1.1/-/html-full?searchTerms=create_date(2019-04-01)&searchClass=keyword

2.5. Sorting by Date

When sorting search results by “Newest to Oldest,” you may think that the sort is not working. This type of sorting uses the fixed field “Date1.” Although the 260/264 tag displays in the “Search Results” window, it is not used for sorting. If the “Date1” fixed field is left blank that record will display at the top of the list in spite of dates in the 26X field(s), making it appear that the “Newest to Oldest” sort does not work. A Bibliographic Cataloger should add a publication date to the fixed field, if the "Date1" is missing. 

2.6. Selecting a Matching Record

NOTE: You should combine print books on the same bibliographic record, in spite of differences in ISBN, publisher, dimensions, and pagination, when the content is exactly the same. See Use of Single Bib Record for Books

Notify a Bibliographic Cataloger:

• If a record seems to include any problems or inaccuracies
• If a record is missing fixed fields
• If a record includes 856 links that are not for the resource (i.e. table of contents, cover image, etc.)
• If a record does not include any subject headings (6XX fields) or has repetitive subject headings
• If there seem to be multiple matching records for the exact same item
• If a record has the name of a series in the title field (245 $a)
• If the record is accompanied by an incorrect icon or is missing an icon (It’s a DVD with a Blu-ray icon)

2.7. Multi-volume or Multi-part Sets

Single, Set, Series, or Serial?

Sometimes it can be challenging to sort out whether connected resources need to be cataloged on the same or separate bibliographic records and whether they should be cataloged as monograph parts or volumes.

Monograph: A resource consisting of a single volume. Monographs with the same content and format should almost always be cataloged on a single bib record.

Monograph Set: A resource consisting of multiple volumes with a pre-determined ending volume/date. These should be cataloged on one bibliographic record using the Monograph Parts feature in Evergreen.

Example: Set of encyclopedias, a television series on DVD.

Series: Independent monographs often tied together by some element like subject, author, publisher, etc., and often published on an ongoing (regular or irregular) basis. While they may have a collective title, these should be cataloged on separate records with only the title of the individual resource (not the series title) in the 245 field. Do NOT add series information in the 245. To be searchable, the series statement(s) must appear in the appropriate 490 and 8XX fields.

Example: Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne or A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) series by George R. R. Martin.

Serial: A resource consisting of multiple volumes, which are released over time, usually at regular intervals,  with no set end date. These should be cataloged as volumes on one serial record.

Example: Our State magazine.

NOTE: Graphic novels should be cataloged as a series and not as a monograph (multi-volume) set. Each book should be cataloged on a separate bib record as an independent resource.

2.8. Use of Single Bib Record for Books

Books with the exact same content and in the same format should be combined on the same bibliographic record, even if non-content features such as binding, publisher, shape, size, and pagination differs. The intention is for the NC Cardinal catalog to be as patron friendly as possible to simplify searching, even in cases where official cataloging rules might recommend creating multiple separate records.

Do use a single bibliographic record for books when content is exactly the same to combine:

Do NOT use a single bib record for books when the items differ from one another in the following ways:

• Editions with different content (i.e. Special edition vs. No edition statement, First edition vs. Second edition or revised editions)
• Different print sizes (i.e. Large print or Larger print vs. regular print vs. something without print size labelled) {Follow the specific large print recommendations in the NC Cardinal MARC Templates when applicable.}
• Classics that include a special foreword or analysis vs. Classics without this additional material
• Illustrated editions vs. text-only editions
• Different illustrator or translator
• Different format (i.e. E-book vs print material)

In these scenarios, a separate bib record is required.

2.9. Use of Single Bib Record for Audiobooks

Audiobooks with the exact same content and in the same format should be combined on the same bibliographic record, even if non-content features such as publisher or distributor differs. The intention is for the NC Cardinal catalog to be as patron friendly as possible to simplify searching, even in cases where official cataloging rules might recommend creating multiple separate records. 

Do use a single bibliographic record for audiobooks when content is exactly the same:

If the item you have in hand matches an existing record in NC Cardinal in terms of the content, but has a different publisher or distributor, you can attach your item to the existing record.

• Add an 028 (with a $q note with the name of the entity responsible for the item in hand) even if 264 lists a different publisher.
• Do NOT add another 264 2 for distributor.

Do NOT use a single bib record for audiobooks when the items differ from one another in the following ways:

In these scenarios, a separate bib record is required.

2.10. Videos

An item cataloger should always evaluate the format and features when selecting a record to attach their video item. Is the disc in hand a DVD or Blu-ray format? Is it widescreen or not? What special features are included? What is the publication date and publisher? These factors can constitute a significant difference in content and determine how items should be cataloged.

Ideally, videos should be cataloged on a bibliographic record that corresponds to the UPC of the item(s) and based on the information for that particular publication and packaging. However, movie publishers create many different promotional packages and combinations that do not always suit the circulation preferences of the purchasing library. Cataloging different formats (such as DVDs and Blu-Rays) on the same or different records affects the way that these items are able to circulate. If both DVDs and Blu-rays are cataloged on the same record, patrons who place holds on that record may get either disc format. This can be upsetting for patrons who may be expecting one format and get the other.

A library system that wishes to catalog and/or circulate materials differently than they are packaged by publishers should follow these standards:

• If a library purchases a combo pack that includes both a DVD disc and a Blu-ray disc and the library intends to circulate both the DVD disc and the Blu-ray disc together as a set, the combo pack should be cataloged on a single bibliographic record using the Blu-ray/DVD combo MARC template.
• If a library decides to break up a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and circulate the DVD and Blu-ray discs separately, the two must be cataloged on separate bibliographic records using the DVD only and Blu-ray only MARC templates.* 
• If a library decides to break up other packaged sets in the same format — e.g. television season or other set of DVDs or a pair of Blu-ray discs — to circulate pieces of the set separately, the packaged set must be cataloged on the same bibliographic record with the items separated using Monograph Parts.
• Rental videos require a separate bibliographic record from standard editions because rentals usually do not include special features and have a different UPC number than standard editions. 

*Note: If a Bibliographic Cataloger makes substantial changes in Evergreen to a bibliographic record (e.g. creating 2 separate records for DVD and Blu-ray from one record for the set when splitting a combo pack), that cataloger must remove identifiers for the set from the resultant edited record(s) —  028 (for the set), 035 (OCLC number) — before saving the edited record(s) to prevent incorrect matches to the edited record(s). It may be appropriate to leave the 024 $a for the UPC, so long as the $q notes that it is for the set. Add 500 $a note similar to "Also packaged as combo DVD/Blu-ray pack".

2.11. Magazines

There should only be one bibliographic record (title record) for each magazine series, which is shared by all libraries in the consortium. Do NOT create a separate record for each year, volume, name change, or other artificial subdivision. The bibliographic record should never contain system or branch specific holdings or local retention information.

For example, “Field and Stream” should consist of one title (bibliographic) record with the 245 tag $a = “Field and Stream.”

Each new issue of the magazine can then be cataloged as a volume in the serial/periodical title record.

2.12. Advanced Reader Copies, Donated Items, and Copy Notes

Advance Reader Copies

 

Advance/d Reader Copies (ARCs) or Advanced Reading Editions (AREs) are promotional materials sent out prior to publication. They are generally marked as such and usually marked "Do Not Sell". Libraries should not add these items to the NC Cardinal catalog. Some libraries may choose to circulate as pre-cataloged or non-cataloged "donations".

 

Gift, Donated, and In Memoriam Items

 

Library system specific information including gift or donation information should not be included in bibliographic records within NC Cardinal, which are shared by the entire consortium. Catalog the item as you would normally, following the recommended MARC templates for the item type (i.e., book, Blu-ray, etc.). NC Cardinal recommends that libraries use a book plate, plaque, or some other form of acknowledgment for gifted items OUTSIDE of the catalog.

 

For internal records, libraries may wish to

• Create an item statistical category. For example: donation: yes/no
• Use an Excel spreadsheet to track donations
• Create a COPY-level note for each individual barcode

 

To create a copy (item level) note:

    1. Search the catalog for an existing record and open the record.

    2. Select the Action to open the Holdings Maintenance window. (Refer to the Holdings Maintenance Window section in this manual for more information.)

 

    3. In the Holdings Maintenance window, select the desired item and right-click. Select the Edit Item menu option. The Item Attributes window will open.

    4. If the item record already exists, the Copy Notes button displays. Click it to add a copy note.

    5. Write the donation/gift/in memory note. Do NOT mark the note public.

    6. Use one of the following for the Title field:

• Gift
• Donation
• In Memoriam

    7. In the Note field, include the donor’s or “In memoriam” name. For example: “Book donated by John Doe”

    8. To add a copy-level note while adding a new item, first save the information on the Item Attribute window, close it, and re-open it. You will then see the Copy Notes button.

NOTE: Copy level notes are not searchable in the OPAC. Please request a list of items with donation copy notes via help ticket.

2.13. Add Volumes

When you find a record that matches your item, click on the title to view the record. There are two ways to create volumes.

If you are only creating volumes and copies for the branch you are logged into (based on your workstation location), you can choose Add Volumes from the dropdown menu, which will bring up the Volume/Item editor screen in a new tab.

If you will be adding items for multiple branches, you would need to go to Holdings Maintenance. 

If you are not in the Holdings Maintenance view, switch to it by clicking on Actions for this Record (Alt + R). Select Holdings Maintenance from the drop down menu, or you can go directly to Holdings Maintenance by pressing Alt + A and H together. You can return to the OPAC view by pressing Alt + A and O together.

When the Record Summary window displays, select the menu option, Actions for this Record → Holdings Maintenance.

The Holdings Maintenance Window

 

The Holdings Maintenance window is the primary window for adding volume and copy (item) records.

 

1. Make sure that the Show Volumes and Show Items boxes are checked.
2. Select your library from the list and click Actions for Selected Rows → Add Volumes, or right click and choose Add Volumes. If you are cataloging for multiple branches at one time, select all branches, right-click, then select Add Volumes. If you highlight multiple branches and select Add Volumes from the Actions menu, your default workstation will be selected instead, so be sure to right click for multiples.

3. The Unified Volume/Copy Creator opens.

4. A Classification and a Call Number appear for each volume.

Note: The Classification is derived from following setting in the Admin module: Admin → Local Administration → Library Settings Editor → Cataloging: Default Classification Scheme. The Call Number is derived from the MARC record.

5. Enter the number of volume records (call number records) in the # of volumes field.

6. You can add volume and copy information to each row individually or in batch. In the dark gray row, select a classification, prefix, call number, and suffix (if needed) from the drop down menus and apply those settings in batch to all of the volumes that you created. Click Apply. Or, change each field individually, as needed.

7. Create desired copies as explained in Add Copies section.

NOTE: These instructions use the Unified Volume Copy Creator vs separate Volume and Copy editor screens. To see both versions in action, watch our NC Cardinal Add Volumes & Copies video.

2.14. Add Copies

1. Enter the number of items that you want to add in the # of Copies field. The barcodes that you enter will populate in the Copy Editor in the bottom pane. An additional barcode field will appear for more than 1 copy.
2. Scan or type in a barcode for each copy to be added.
3. Add monograph parts, as needed. (See Add Monograph Parts for detailed instructions.)

     4. If desired, select an item template from the template drop down menu, and click Apply. Changes to copies appear in green.

     5. Make all necessary edits by using Tab or Enter to move through fields. Selecting the appropriate circulation modifier and shelving location is crucial for the correct function of circulation and hold policies.

              a. changing a field to the appropriate option and

              b. clicking the Apply button for every change.

     6. When finished making changes, click Create Volumes/Items button.

     7. Click OK. The Holdings Maintenance screen will refresh to show the addition of the volumes and copies.

     8. To add a copy-level note for a donated item, save the information on the Item Attribute window, close it, and re-open it. You will see the Copy Notes button. You can add a non-public copy note according to the Advanced Reader Copies, Donated Items, and Copy Notes section.

Once an item is created, it is assigned a temporary copy status (default is In process). An item must be checked in to become Available, or the cataloger can choose to Edit Item Attributes and change status to Available once a record has been created and saved to the database (however, manually changing the Copy Status will not trigger a search for active holds on the item). See New Copies and Holds.

NOTE: These instructions use the Unified Volume Copy Creator vs separate Volume and Copy editor screens. To see both versions in action, watch our NC Cardinal Add Volumes & Copies video.

2.15. Monograph Parts

At the 2018 Cataloging Forum, cataloging representatives agreed that monograph parts must be used by any library that splits up and circulates separately the parts within a group of items cataloged on the same bib record. Patrons can only place title level holds on the entire bibliographic record in the OPAC. If a patron places a title hold on a bib record with parts cataloged separately without a monograph part label, the patron may not receive the particular item they want. If a library is splitting up items to circulate separately, the cataloger must assign each separate piece a monograph part label.

If the bibliographic record has items that are monograph parts and items that are the full set, the full set will be labeled "All Parts" by default in Evergreen. This means libraries which circulate the entire group of items together will no longer need to create a monograph part for the whole set, such as “All Discs”. Evergreen will assign those items the "All Parts" designation. Patrons can choose whether they want the full set or individual monograph parts for separate pieces.

The format of the monograph part label itself has a big impact on the way that holds can be placed on the items on each bibliographic record. Evergreen treats each label as a separate category when a hold is placed, so each new label created should be for a completely different subset of items. [see Example 2 below] It is important to use the controlled vocabulary below when creating and using monograph parts labels.

Example 1:

Bones: The Complete Second Season  — Full second season cataloged on same bib circulating together does not need "All Discs" monograph part label. Library that splits the season applies a monograph part label for each piece that circulates separately. 

Example 2:

Game of Thrones: The complete fifth season — Using two different labels, "Disc 1-3" and "v.1 Discs 1-3", for the same materials (discs 1, 2, and 3 of this season) means that these will be treated as separate items for holds. Since "Disc 1-3" follows the Controlled Vocabulary the two labels should be merged into "Disc 1-3" following the Merging Monograph Parts with Different Labels instructions below. The same is true for "Disc 4-5" and "v.2 Discs 4-5".

Monograph Parts and Holds

Monograph Parts differentiate between parts of monographs or other multi-part items. This feature enables catalogers to describe items more precisely by labeling the parts of an item. For example, catalogers might identify the parts of a monograph or the discs of a DVD set. This feature also allows patrons more flexibility when placing holds on multi-part items. 

Since patrons can only place title level holds within the OPAC, if a cataloger splits a season into separate volume or item records, a patron's hold might be filled by any item on the bib record. So, if a full season of Game of Thrones on the same bibliographic record is separated into separate item records for the six individual discs without using monograph parts, the patron's hold could be filled by any of the discs at random. If the patron places a hold from home and gets disc 6 instead of disc 1, they will likely express frustration and complaints to staff.

If a cataloger is dividing the materials cataloged on one bib record (e.g. a full season of Game of Thrones dvds) into smaller groups for circulation, the cataloger must use monograph parts. Patrons are then able to use monograph parts to place a hold on the specific disc or set of discs they want.

Monograph Parts Labels

Catalogers from different library systems may choose to leave a season whole or separate into monograph parts. If separated, it is important that the labels used for the monograph parts on the bib record are the same. If catalogers use different labels for the same piece(s) of a set  — e.g. "DISC 1-3", "disc 1-3", "Disc 1-3" — the patron will only be able to choose one of these three labels. So, instead of three potential targets to fill the hold, the patron will only have one. 

These parts:

v. 1: Discs 1-3 v. 2: Discs 4-5 v. 3: Discs 6-7

will not be grouped as potential holds with these parts:

Disc 1-3 Disc 4-5 Disc 6-7

because the labels are different. It is important to follow the same controlled vocabulary throughout the consortium, so that patrons who place monograph part holds have the highest number of potential target copies.

NC Cardinal Controlled Vocabulary for Monograph Parts Labels

At the 2018 Cataloging Forum, cataloging representatives agreed to use a controlled vocabulary for monograph parts labels. Evergreen treats each label as a separate entity for holds, so an item labels as monograph part "Disc 1-3" is not the same as the one labeled "DISCS 1-3". This means that a patron who wants to watch discs 1, 2, and 3, will not have the full group of potential copies unless those items are labeled exactly the same. 

• Use the terminology on the item as the part label designation: Disc, Part, Volume (abbreviate to Vol.)
  • Example:  For DVDs/Blu-rays, only use the word "Disc" as the part label
  • Use Arabic or Roman numerals, based on the information on the item
  • Example: For “2017 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: Volume 2”, use “Vol. 2” as the monograph part label

• Use mixed case (not lower case or all caps)
  • Example: “Disc 1-3”, “Part 2”, "Vol. 7" (not "DISC 1-3" or "part 2")

• Use label in the singular, even if there is more than one
  • Example: “Disc 1-2”, “Disc 4-6” (not "Discs 1-2", or "Discs 4-6")

• Use Name #-# format [label name][space][number][hyphen][number]; no spaces before or after
  • Example: “Disc 1-2” (not " Disc 1+2 ", or "Disc 1 & 2")

• Abbreviate “volume” as “Vol.”
  • Example: “Vol. 1”, “Vol. 2”, “Vol. 1-3” (not "volume 2")
    

More Examples:

For discs: Disc 1 Disc 1-2 Disc 4-7

For volumes: Vol. 1-2 Vol. I-VI Vol. A-K

For parts: Part I-III Part 3-6 Part A-B

Create New Monograph Part Label

1. Retrieve a bibliographic record.
2. Click Actions for this Record. Then click Manage Parts.

     3. Click New Monograph Part

     4. Enter the new label using the NC Cardinal specified controlled vocabulary, and click Save. This will create a list of monograph parts from which to choose when you create a volume and copy.

NOTE: Labels are shared by the consortium and must follow the controlled vocabulary specified above. If an existing label follows the controlled vocabulary and meets your needs, please use that existing label rather than creating another.

Create Monograph Part on New Item

     5. Click Actions for this Record. Then click Add Volumes.

     6. The Volume/Copy Creator will open. Enter the number of volumes you want to add to the catalog and the volume description.

     7. Enter the number of copies and a barcode for each item.

     8. Select the part designation from the drop down menu adjacent to the barcode field. (“Episodes 1 – 6” in Example 23)

     9. Apply item template, if desired, and edit fields in the Copy Editor section. Be sure to select a shelving location from Location/Collection list and Circulation Modifier as these determine which circulation rules will apply at check out.

   10. Click Create Volumes/Items.

   11. The Holdings Maintenance screen will refresh to demonstrate the addition of the volume, copy, and part. These fields also appear in the OPAC View.

In the Monograph Parts display:

The undesired part labels will be deleted, and any copies that previously used those labels will now use the prevailing label.

There is currently a bug in Evergreen that does not move any holds for items with the deleted parts label to the prevailing label, so please manually move the holds to the prevailing label after merging.

2.16. Print Spine Labels

2.17. New Copies and Holds

Because of the way Evergreen targets holds, new copies are not guaranteed to fulfill pre-existing holds up to 24 hours after cataloging.

NOTE: If no action is taken to retarget a new item for holds, the item should appear on the pull-list for holds requests within about 24 hours.

Checkin Modifier

If your cataloging turn-around time is shorter than 24 hours you can ensure the new copy is captured correctly at check in by checking in the item using the check in modifier Retarget Local Holds:

Items, by default, will be targeted to fill a hold at the workstation branch where they are checked in. Normally, this is a good thing, as it limits transit times and costs. However when library systems catalog centrally, it can mean that items will always get checked in for the first time at the main branch and immediately target the next hold for pickup only at the main branch, never targeting holds at other branches until all holds at the main branch are satisfied (which might be a long time).

To mitigate that effect, you can send some of your new copies to other branches while they are still in an In process status. Let staff at each branch check the newly cataloged items in for the first time using the Retarget Local Holds checkin modifier above. 

Because these are still in an In process status, you will need to notify staff at the branch of the required special handling and wrap/label the items so that they are not checked in the usual way. You may even want to identify specific staff members at each branch to handle these items. The designated staff will need to be sure to uncheck the Retarget Local Holds checkin modifier after they finish scanning the In process items. Forgetting to do so can cause havoc with regular check ins, as checkin modifiers are “sticky” and will remain in place even after exiting and logging back into Evergreen.

Manual Retargeting

If you need to manually retarget the item to capture for a hold:

1. After adding the item, select Actions for this Record. Then click on View Holds from the Holdings Maintenance window.

2. If there are outstanding hold requests, select the hold from a patron in your system that is next in line, then choose Actions for Selected Holds. Click on Find Another Target. This forces Evergreen to re-target the hold and recognize the newly cataloged item.
3. Check in the new item to capture it for the selected hold.

DO NOT retarget more than one hold at a time and do not retarget a hold for any patron (line item) where a barcode is already listed as a target.

2.18. Transferring Items, Volumes, & Pre-cataloged Items

Transfer Item to different bibliographic record:

1. Open two tabs in Evergreen.
2. In the first tab, pull up the bibliographic record that you want your item to transfer to.
3. Click on Actions for This Record and then on Holdings Maintenance.
4. Select the destination volume line under the appropriate branch. (If no volume exists to receive the transferred item, you will need to create a volume first.)

    5.  Select the volume and click Actions for Selected Rows and then on Mark Volume as Item Transfer Destination.

Note:  Once you "mark" a transfer destination (bib or volume), it stays targeted until you mark a different destination. This “sticky” behavior (like some of the check boxes in Evergreen) is useful when moving multiple items to the same bib, but can cause items to transfer to the wrong bib record when working on lots of different items and bibs! Please be wary and always check your work.

    6.  Go to the second tab and bring up the holdings maintenance screen for the bibliographic record you wish to transfer the item from.

    7.  Highlight the item to be transferred, click on Actions for Catalogers and then on Transfer Items to Previously Marked Volume.

    8.  Check both bib records to make sure transfer occurred as intended.

Transfer Volume to different bibliographic record:

1. Open two tabs in Evergreen.
2. In the first tab, pull up the bibliographic record that you want your item to transfer to.
3. Click on Actions for This Record and then on Holdings Maintenance.
4. Select the owning library branch, click Actions for Selected Rows and then on Mark Library as Volume Transfer Destination.
5. In the second tab, go to  Item Status and enter the barcode of the item you want to transfer.
6. Select the item, click on  Actions for Catalogers and then on Transfer Volumes to Previously Marked Library.
7. Check both bib records to make sure volume transfer occurred as intended.
   

Pre-cataloged Items

Transfer existing pre-cataloged items to a bib record:

2.19. Editing and Deleting Items and Volumes

Volume and item records are owned at the branch level for each library system in NC Cardinal. You should never attempt to edit or delete volume or item records that belong to another library system.

Editing Items

Editing Volumes

Another method is from the Holdings Maintenance screen, where you can click on the volume (not the barcode line item) and selecting Edit Volumes:

Deleting Items

Do NOT delete items with statuses indicating open transactions, such as Checked out, Lost, Long Overdue, Lost and Paid, In transit, or On holds shelf. These items MUST be scanned on the Check In screen to close the transaction before deleting. If you attempt to delete items in these statuses, you should receive a notification that you do not have permission to do so. No one in the consortium has permission to delete items that are in these statuses because doing so would negatively impact database recordkeeping and give inaccurate results in reports.

Items with these copy statuses may not be deleted:

Do NOT manually change the copy status from Checked out, Lost, Long Overdue, Lost and Paid, In transit, or On holds shelf to another (delete-able status) using the Item Attributes screen, as this simply relabels the items and does not close the underlying transaction correctly in the patron account (for Checked Out, Lost, Long Overdue, or Lost and Paid); or target a new item to fill the patron hold (for In transit or On holds shelf items).

Please keep in mind that certain library settings affect whether billing will automatically change in Evergreen by checking in items that were previously in a checked out status, such as Checked Out, Lost, Long Overdue, or Lost and Paid:

Void lost item billing when returned:  When a Lost item is checked in, Evergreen will automatically void the cost of the item billed to the patron. (Most libraries have this set to true.)

Void lost max interval: This is the cutoff point at which Evergreen will no longer automatically void lost billing. NC Cardinal recommends that libraries select the number of months they intend to leave items in a lost status, after which time catalogers can safely check in an item to delete it without affecting billing. (Staff can always manually void billing if the patron returns the item after the void lost max interval.)

Restore overdues on lost item return: When a Lost item is checked in, Evergreen will automatically add back fines originally billed to the patron (before the item was marked Lost and the overdue fines removed). (Most libraries have this set to true.)

Do not change fines/fees on zero-balance LOST transaction: When an item has been marked lost and all fines/fees have been completely paid on the transaction, do not void or reinstate any fines/fees EVEN IF circ.void_lost_on_checkin and/or circ.void_lost_proc_fee_on_checkin are enabled.

Order of Deletion

Automated deletion: When a copy or item record is the last item for a specific volume, the associated volume record is automatically deleted. If the last item and volume are deleted from a bibliographic record, the bib record is also automatically deleted.

Items to be replaced: If the copy is to be replaced and the same barcode retained, change the copy status to On order or Cataloging rather than deleting it. When the matching replacement item arrives, replace the old copy with the new item.

Deleting Items from Copy Buckets

If an Item Cataloger deletes the last item on a bib record, the consortium library setting (to automatically delete the last bib record) triggers the automatic bib record deletion, even though the Item Cat does not have the permission to delete bib records. So, the Item Cat may see this message, but the bib record is still deleted and there is no cause for concern.

2.20. Cover Images

All the cover images in Evergreen come from Open Library based on the ISBN in the bibliographic record. Some covers are updated by bots and may use incorrect images. The only way to correct the image (as it appears in Evergreen) is to do so in Open Library. If this is something you would like to do, you can create a free account in Open Library and submit the correct cover image. It may take up to 24 hours for Open Library to update to the new image and for the correct image to show in the catalog.

3.1. Bibliographic Cataloging Assessment

Please click on the button above to go to SurveyMonkey. The Bibliographic Cataloging assessment is open book, so we encourage you to use the Cataloging Best Practices knowledge book and any notes from the recent training workshops. These are individual assessments, so you should not be collaborating on the answers with colleagues while taking the assessment. You can scroll through the entire list of questions to edit any answer until you hit the Done button at the end, so please check your answers carefully before completing the assessment.

We will be checking results regularly, so staff who achieve a passing score will receive an official confirmation email from us within a week or so. There will be no negative consequences for staff who do not get a passing score at first, and they are free to take it again immediately or at a later time and as many times as they want to/need to. After January 2019, any staff who have not yet passed can be working with a Bibliographic Cataloger who has passed both assessments, is actively supervising their work, and teaching what they need to pass the assessment(s).

Printable reference document for assessment questions.

3.2. Bibliographic Cataloging Training Slides

Click on the slide (above) to see this presentation.

3.3. Add a Title Record via Z39.50 Import

A thorough catalog search must always be performed using the Advanced Search screen or via Z39.50 before importing a new bibliographic record. Even though you (or an Item Cataloger in your library system) have already searched the NC Cardinal database for your item, you should always double check for a match before importing. Keep in mind that other catalogers in the consortium are regularly adding bibliographic records, too. 

 

To search for and add a title record via Z39.50, follow these steps:

1. Click Cataloging → Import Record from Z39.50
2. Select at least one Service in addition to the Local Catalog in the Service and Credentials window in the top right panel. Always check the Local Catalog source when searching for records to import via Z39.50.

3. Enter search terms in the Query window in the top left panel.

4. Click Search.

5. The results appear in the lower window.

NOTE: Remember that you should search for each title in several different ways. Check the Services and Credentials window to ensure that you have checked “Local Catalog.”

6. If a record exists in NC Cardinal, you will see “native-Evergreen-catalog” under the Service column. If you see “native-Evergreen-catalog” among the results of a Z39.50 search, look at the MARC record to see if it is indeed a match. An easy way to do this is to highlight the result line and click on MARC View next to the Overlay and Import buttons. To return to the previous display, click Results View. You may also highlight the record and click the Show in Catalog button.

7. If a bibliographic record already exists within NC Cardinal, do not add or import a new or additional record. If the existing bibliographic record does not meet the standards as outlined in the NC Cardinal MARC Templates, overlay or edit the existing record to bring it up to the minimum standards recommended. Always check the MARC Editor box and ensure that the record you are bringing in/overlaying is accurate and meets Cataloging Best Practice standards.

NOTE: The columns displayed in the Z39.50 screen can be customized. Use the column picker to select the information, then resize and drag the columns to display as you wish. When you finish arranging the screen, click the List Actions button at the far left and select Save List Configuration from the pull-down menu.

Import from Z39.50 screen:

After a thorough search when there is no existing record, import a new record into NC Cardinal from the Z39.50 window:

1. Highlight the record you want to import. Make sure that the MARC Editor button is checked.
2. Click the Import button.
3. The new record will display in the Marc Edit screen. Make any necessary changes so that the record conforms to NC Cardinal standards.
4. Click Import Record.

 

Overlay from the Z39.50 screen:

When an existing brief or incomplete record in the NC Cardinal catalog needs to be upgraded, overlay with a better record from the Z39.50 window:

6. Highlight the record you want overlaid. Make sure that the MARC Editor button is checked.
7. Click the Mark local results as overlay target button.
8. Then highlight the record you want to overlay the local catalog record with.
9. Click the Overlay button (NOT the IMPORT button).
10. The new record will display in the Marc Edit screen. Make any necessary changes so that the record conforms to NC Cardinal standards.
11. Click Overlay Record.

3.4. Pre-Processing/On-Order Materials

Many library systems use brief records for pre-processing or on-order materials. A brief on-order should include:

• Title and author information and
• ISBN number(s)

NOTE: If you are adding an item or volume record and encounter a brief title record, overlay the record with a more complete MARC record. NC Cardinal recommends that you use either a record from OCLC or a z39.50 source.

For any on-order material, follow these steps:

1. Search the catalog for an existing record.
2. If NO record exists
   1. Create a record by importing a MARC record from OCLC, a Z39.50 source, or vendor site
   2. OR create an original MARC record using one of the NC Cardinal MARC Templates.

Please refer to the NC Cardinal MARC Record Templates for the type of item you are adding, as these outline the minimum tags recommended for a “good” MARC record for each. For example, a viable MARC record includes at least the 10- and 13- digit ISBN numbers, Author, Title, Place of Publication, Publisher, and Year. Fixed fields include country code, language type, item type, form, audience, and year(s). 

 

3. Add a volume name
   1. Enter the purchase order number for the volume name.
4. Add a barcode field
   1. Enter a 14-digit, self-created number for the barcode using the following pattern:
      1. The first 5 digits of your library’s barcode range (unique for all libraries in the NC Cardinal system)
      2. Followed by the unique suffix of your choice (e.g. the last 9 digits of the 13-digit ISBN)
      3. Example: 50501-123497306
5. Fill in pertinent information in Item Attributes
   1. Status = On order
   2. Location/Collection = On order
   3. Circulate = YES
   4. Holdable = YES
      1. Setting Circulation and Holdable to YES allows patrons to place holds on On-order copies at all levels - Title, Volume, and Item. Circulate and Holdable flags should always be set to NO for reference copies.
6. When the book arrives from the vendor
   1. Edit the volume name to the appropriate call number
   2. Edit the barcode to match the item’s barcode
   3. Apply the appropriate template to the Item Attributes
   4. Conduct a second search to see if there is now a MARC record available on Z39.50
      1. If no record exists, overlay the brief record.
      2. If a record exists, check it for completeness. If it is brief, overlay a record from OCLC or a Z39.50 source.

3.5. Load MARC Order Records via Acquisitions

The Load MARC Order Records screen enables you to upload MARC records into Evergreen, and save them on your computer. You can add the records either to a selection list or a purchase order.

 

General Steps:

1. Download your import file from the vendor site.
2. Log into Evergreen.
3. Click on the Acquisitions menu on the top menu bar and select Load MARC Order Records.
4. The Import screen displays.
5. Create Purchase Order: Click the adjacent check box adjacent to upload MARC records and create a new purchase order.
6. Activate Purchase Order: Click the adjacent check box to activate the purchase order at the time of creation.
7. Provider: Enter the name of the Provider. The text will auto-complete using the existing list of Providers.
8. Context Org Unit: Select the appropriate context org unit from the drop down list. The Context Org Unit indicates the organizational unit that owns the bib record and will receive the item(s). For example, Henderson County Public Library cannot receive an item, only one of its branches may do so.
9. Add to Selection List: To select an existing selection list, click the drop down menu. To create a new selection list, type in the name of the new selection list you wish to create.
10. Fiscal Year: Select the fiscal year from the drop down list.
11. Upload to Queue: Select an existing queue or create a new queue by typing in a new name.
12. Record Match Set = Always use the default Cardinal match match set. If you believe you need a different match set, please contact the NC Cardinal team. See Appendix H for more information.
13. Merge/Import Profile: Select the appropriate profile. If you have set up a Holdings Code in the vendor profile for loading order records during Acquisitions, use the “Orders” Merge Profile. This profile is available for all NC Cardinal and will replace 901c and 961 fields. In most other cases, Match-Only Merge is the appropriate profile. There is background code built into Evergreen that specifies that any import using the Match-Only Merge profile (or any profile with the 901c in the Replace Specification field) will import only the new holdings if there is an existing record in the database that is determined to be a match, or bring in the new record and holdings if there is not (assuming that the Import Non-Matching Records box is checked). The Full Overlay profile (or any profile with the 901c in the Preserve Specifications field) should be used rarely and with caution, as it will overlay the existing record with the newly imported matching record, based on the Match Set used. It is important not to overlay a full and complete record that already exists in the NC Cardinal catalog with a vendor record of unknown quality without first evaluating the existing matching record(s). The record retained should align with NC Cardinal best practices. It is also important to compare and evaluate if there are more than one matching records, as it may also be necessary to merge and/or edit those records. If you are importing e-resources, please use the EBook merge/overlay profile. This will add the 856 field and the appropriate $9 that you have added using MARCEdit (please see the Batch Import E-resources page for further recommendations). 
14. Import Non-Matching Records: Check this box.
    
15. Record Source: This field is optional. If you choose to use a record source, System Local or OCLC are appropriate in almost all cases.
16. Merge on Exact Matches (901c): Do NOT check this option. This option only applies when Evergreen records are exported and edited, and then used to replace the EXACT record.
17. Merge on Single Match: NC Cardinal recommends that you choose either Single or Best Match. Best match is recommended for most scenarios.
18. Best/Single Match Minimum Quality Ratio: This is an optional field, which should usually be left blank. If you have set up quality ratios, then this field is useful for importing records that have a quality equal to or greater than the existing catalog record. Please contact NC Cardinal staff if you are interested in more information about this field.
19. Merge on Best Match: Check this option.
20. Load Items for Imported Records: If your order records contain holdings information, by default, Evergreen will load them as acquisitions copies. (Note: These can be overlaid with real copies during the MARC batch importing process.) If you check the Load Items for Imported Records field, then the holding records will be imported as live copies that display in the catalog.
21. File to Upload: Once you’ve created an Upload Queue, select the record file. The file should be a record or set of records you have saved in MARC format. Click the Browse button. The File Upload window opens. Use the Look In drop-down box to find the file you need if it is not displayed. When you have selected the MARC record file, and it is displayed in the File Name box, click the Open button. The File Upload window will close and your file should be displayed in the File to Upload field.
22. The Upload button transfers records from the import file to the CARDINAL server. Once the upload button is clicked, the screen displays “Uploading… Processing…” to indicate that the records are being transferred. A progress bar should display, showing the actual import progress.
23. A summary of the items that were processed appears.
24. Click the links that appears to view the purchase order or the selection list.

3.6. Batch Import Bibliographic Records and Holdings

The cataloging module includes an enhanced MARC Batch Import interface for loading MARC (and MARCXML) records. This interface allows you to upload multiple title records at the same time, specify match points between incoming and existing records, and to specify MARC fields that should be overlaid or preserved. Records are added to a queue where you can apply filters that enable you to generate any errors that may have occurred during import. You can print, email or export your queue as a CSV file. 

Catalogers should not be overlaying existing records in batch. As explained below, the Match-Only Merge  profile will import holdings onto existing matching records and a cataloger can select Import Non-Matching Records to bring in records that are not yet in the catalog. Before overlaying any existing record in the NC Cardinal catalog, a cataloger should always examine that record individually (from their queue) to ensure they are only overlaying brief records (never over an existing record, unless it is very poor). Otherwise, the additions and enhancements made to the record by previous cataloger(s) and/or our authorities vendor would be wiped away.

General Steps:

1. Download your import file from the vendor site or create your import file with software such as MarcEdit. Limit the number of MARC records within the import file to no more than a few hundred. If you have to, divide the file.
2. Name your imported or created file. A suggested notation:

xxxxmmddyyyy, where xxxx = vendor name, mm=month, dd=day, yyyy=year

** You will use this file within Evergreen. NC Cardinal recommends that you keep your vendor files for at least 30 days.

3. Log into Evergreen.

     4. Click on MARC Batch Import/Export in the middle of the splash screen. 

Or, you can go to Cataloging menu (Alt + G) on the top menu bar and select MARC Batch Import/Export. The Import Records screen displays. Note that the Evergreen tab is labeled “Server Settings.”

   

   5. The page defaults to Record Type = Bibliographic Records.

   6. Create a New Upload Queue = Type in an appropriate name, one that is recognizable and unique. You could use some variation on the filename created in step 2 above.

NOTE: If you accidentally skip this field, an unnamed queue is created for you by default. It appears as a blank line at the top of the drop-down list for Existing queues. Any new batches with no queue selected will be added to the unnamed queue.

   7. Record Match Set = Always use the default Cardinal match match set. If you believe you need a different match set, please contact the NC Cardinal team.

   8. Holdings Import Profile = Choose the appropriate profile for your library. This is required when importing holdings, but not necessary if you are not. If you need to set up a holdings profile with your vendor, please have your vendor use the fields defined in the Evergreen 852 profile.

   9. Select a Record Source: Choose a record source. System Local or OCLC are appropriate in almost all cases.

  10. Merge/Overlay Profile: Select the appropriate profile. In almost all cases, Match-Only Merge is the appropriate profile. There is background code built into Evergreen that specifies that any import using the Match-Only Merge profile (or any profile with the 901c in the Replace Specification field) will import only the new holdings if there is an existing record in the database that is determined to be a match, or bring in the new record and holdings if there is not (assuming that the Import Non-Matching Records box is checked). Catalogers should not be overlaying existing records in batch. The Match-Only Merge  profile will import holdings onto existing matching records and a cataloger can select Import Non-Matching Records (below) to bring in records that are not yet in the catalog. they can examine records in their queue to individually overlay brief records (never over an existing record, unless it is very poor), as needed.

If you are importing e-resources, please use the EBook merge/overlay profile. This will add the 856 field and the appropriate $9 that you have added using MARCEdit (please see the Batch Import E-resources page for further recommendations).

The Full Overlay profile (or any profile with the 901c in the Preserve Specifications field) should be used rarely and with caution, as it will overlay the existing record with the newly imported matching record, based on the Match Set used. It is important not to overlay a full and complete record that already exists in the NC Cardinal catalog with a vendor record of unknown quality without first evaluating the existing matching record(s). If using Full Overlay, you should not check any import/merge boxes (instruction numbers 11, 12, 13, and 14) and should, instead, review all matching records using the upload queue (beginning at instruction number 20). The record retained should align with NC Cardinal best practices. It is also important to compare and evaluate if there are more than one matching records, as it may also be necessary to merge and/or edit those records outside of the batch import process.

  11. Import Non-Matching Records = Check this box only if using the Match-Only Merge profile. 

  12. Merge on Exact Matches (901c): Do NOT check this option. This option is only used when Evergreen records have been exported, edited, and then you wish to replace the EXACT record.

  13. Merge on Single Match: It is unnecessary to check this option if you check Merge on Best Match.

  14. Merge on Best Match: Check this box only if using the Match-Only Merge profile.

  15. Under Copy Import Actions, choose Auto-overlay In-process Acquisitions Copies if you want to overlay temporary copies that were created by the Acquisitions module. The system will attempt to overlay copies that:

  16. File to Upload: Once you’ve created an Upload Queue and the appropriate Record Source, select the record file. The file should be a record or set of records you have saved in MARC format. Click the Browse button. The File Upload window opens. Use the Look In drop-down box to find the file you need if it is not displayed. When you have selected the MARC record file and it is displayed in the File Name box, click the Open button. The File Upload window will close and your file should be displayed in the “File to Upload” field.

   17. The Upload button transfers records from the import file to the CARDINAL server. Once the upload button is clicked, the screen displays “Uploading… Processing…” to indicate that the records are being transferred. A progress bar should display, showing the actual import progress.

   18. When the records have finished uploading, the Record Queue screen should display. If you selected Import Non-Matching Records, all new records and holdings should automatically be imported. Any records that duplicate existing records within NC Cardinal will be displayed in the import queue you created.

NOTE: The more records you have in your import file, the longer it will take to import.  You do not have to process the queue immediately but can return as your work allows. If you select the above options, Evergreen will match the best record for you. If you want to manually match the records, do not fill out anything below Record Import Actions.

   19. Inspect the Import Queue. If all records were imported, you are finished with the import procedure. If there were existing records with the same ISBN, those records will be listed in the import queue. If you selected Match Only Merge as the Merge/Overlay Profile and checked Merge on Best Match, then your holdings should already be attached to the records listed in the Imported As column. You can confirm that the records and/or holdings were imported by copying the value in the Imported As column, open a new tab and select Cataloging → Retrieve title by database ID from the top menu and paste in the database id you copied. Alternatively, you can search the catalog to confirm that the record was imported. Do not import the record(s) again.

   20. Review Queue Before Importing: If you intended to review all records before import and did not check any boxes, then the screen will display records that have been uploaded to your queue, but not imported. Above the table there are three sections:

3.7. Electronic Resources

E-resources that are offered to the consortium as a whole, such as the NC KIDS Digital Library or through NC LIVE, as well as purchases through the E-inc and NC Digital consortia are uploaded by designated staff. Any supplemental e-resources purchased by an individual library system are uploaded by staff at that system following these best practices.

The 856 field:

• Bibliographic records for electronic resources (i.e. e-books, e-audiobooks, e-videos) that require authentication through another website should never have physical holdings attached; they should include an 856 field with $x link text showing the vendor/group (i.e. e-inc, ncdigital) for batch import of e-resources.

• Never delete 856 fields that include a link to an actual e-resource (e.g. e-book, e-audiobook, e-video) or other complete version of item*. Remember that bibliographic records belong to the consortium, so the link may not be for your library system.

  • *NOTE: some bibliographical records for physical holdings may have 856 links to full digital pdf versions of the print resource, in which case, the $x is not required. Do not delete these 856 field(s). Also, do not delete digitization request links for bibliographic records that include Government and Heritage Library holdings.
    

• Always delete 856 fields that are not a link to the actual resource, but only to supplemental material (e.g. table of contents, cover image, excerpt).

  • Some records may contain 856 fields with these supplemental links for anything from a table of contents to a thumbnail image. These links are sometimes broken and often do not stay up-to-date, so should be stripped out.

Importing E-resources

It is important to edit the e-resource MARC records provided by your vendor using MARCEdit or other software before importing into Evergreen:

• On each 856 field with a $u link to the resource, you must add a $9 for each library system that has access to the material. Otherwise, the patron will never see the link to the resource. Enter the Evergreen short code for your system or the consortium (CARDINAL) in the $9. This field is case and space sensitive, so make sure you use the correct short code for you system in all caps and there are no spaces before or after the text entry. You can find the short code for your system listed on the Holdings Maintenance screen in all caps before the colon. (The full library name is in mixed case after the colon.)

• Remove any 856 field that is a link to supplemental material identified by the $3, including Excerpt, Image, Thumbnail, etc. from the bib records before importing; these should never be retained as the extra links distract from the one(s) providing access to the actual resource and are frequently broken after a short period of time

• On each 856 field with a $u link, add a $x to create an identifying code for reports using this formula: vendor-short code. This field is not case sensitive, but you need to be consistent in order to effectively use reports to identify these records at a later date. Examples: $xnckids, $xncdl, $xeinc

• If your vendor records do not already include the $9 and $x information, you can use MarcEdit software to make these changes in batch before import. Otherwise, you must be sure to make these changes to each record after import.

Batch Import Configuration:

   1. Click on MARC Batch Import/Export in the middle of the splash screen. 

   2. Record Type = Defaults to Bibliographic Records.

   3. Create a New Upload Queue = Type in an appropriate name, one that is recognizable and unique. You could use some variation on the filename created above.

NOTE: If you accidentally skip this field, an unnamed queue is created for you by default. It appears as a blank line at the top of the drop-down list for Existing queues. Any new batches with no queue selected will be added to the unnamed queue.

   4. Record Match Set = Always use the default Cardinal match match set. If you believe you need a different match set, please contact the NC Cardinal team.

   5. Holdings Import Profile = This is not necessary when importing e-resources.

   6. Select a Record Source: Choose a record source. System Local or OCLC are appropriate in almost all cases.

   7. Merge/Overlay Profile: Please use the EBook merge/overlay profile. This will add the 856 field and the appropriate $9 and other changes you have made using MarcEdit software.

   8. Import Non-Matching Records = Check this box.

   9. Merge on Exact Matches (901c): Do NOT check this option. This option is only used when Evergreen records have been exported, edited, and then you wish to replace the EXACT record.

  10. Merge on Single Match: It is unnecessary to check this option if you check Merge on Best Match.

  11. Merge on Best Match: Check this box.

  12. File to Upload: Once you’ve created an Upload Queue and the appropriate Record Source, select the record file. The file should be a record or set of records you have saved in MARC format. Click the Browse button. The File Upload window opens. Use the Look In drop-down box to find the file you need if it is not displayed. When you have selected the MARC record file and it is displayed in the File Name box, click the Open button. The File Upload window will close and your file should be displayed in the “File to Upload” field.

  13. The Upload button transfers records from the import file to the CARDINAL server. Once the upload button is clicked, the screen displays “Uploading… Processing…” to indicate that the records are being transferred. A progress bar should display, showing the actual import progress.

  14. When the records have finished uploading, the Record Queue screen should display. If you selected Import Non-Matching Records, all new records and holdings should automatically be imported. Any records that duplicate existing records within NC Cardinal will be displayed in the import queue you created.

Review Queue:

Confirm all records were loaded or updated and have an associated TCN.  Conduct quality control by reviewing at least 2 bib records.

Investigate and correct any records with more than 1 match identified.  If needed, download queue as a .csv and share results.

3.8. Inspecting the Import Queue

If your import queue does not open automatically, or if you want to view your imported records at any time, you can access them from the Inspect Queue screen.

 

To view your uploaded queue:

1. Click Inspect Queue. The Inspect Queue screen opens.
2. Select queue type = “Bibliographic Records.”
3. For Queue, select the queue name and click.

    4.  To view all the records processed within the selected queue, uncheck the Limit to Records with Matches and the Limit to Non-Imported Records checkboxes.

    5. Verify that the imported records were added to Evergreen by using the Catalog Search screen within Evergreen. You can find the newly-imported records more easily if you limit your search to your local library.

    6. Review any colliding matches that did not import and determine whether they should be added or merged into the catalog.

1. 1. The View MARC link enables you to look at the MARC record for the item displayed in that row.
   2. The Matches link displays the colliding, existing record.
   3. Click the Matches link; click View MARC to review the existing matching MARC records.

     7. Upload colliding and matching records as desired into the catalog. Use the appropriate “Queue Actions.”

The Import All Record option imports all records on the page you are viewing, not all records within the queue. You will need to go to the next page in order to process more records, or alternatively, you can change the results per page list to view more records at one time. Records that have the same TCN as an existing record in the catalog will not be imported. Records that match existing records based on ISBN will import.

A progress bar should appear and show whether the process has completed. If the process has completed, the Import Queue window will display again. It may take a moment for your records to import. Sometimes the screen will freeze and it may appear that your items have not been imported. If you have waited several minutes and nothing appears to be happening, close the screen; then, search for several of the items in the catalog. You will likely find that the records have been imported.

NOTE: If errors occur or questions arise, please notify the NC Cardinal team via a help ticket

3.9. Deleting an Upload Queue

Upload queues are similar in concept to buckets. Choosing the action Delete Queue deletes the queue, not the records within the catalog. If you are having trouble importing a set of records, it is important to keep the queue for 30 days for troubleshooting purposes. You can delete a bibliographic records queue but cannot, at this time, delete acquisitions queues.

 

To delete an upload queue:

1. Check the box next to the queue(s) you wish to delete; select Delete Queue. A dialog box opens to confirm the deletion.
2. Click OK.

The screen refreshes and your queue is gone.

3.10. Record Conflicts

All records and holdings may not be automatically imported. Record conflicts can occur and are based upon ISBN and/or TCN. If your record has the same ISBN or TCN as a record that exists in the system, it is identified as a “colliding record.”

You can view colliding records from your import queue. If you determine that the colliding record is not a duplicate, you will be able to import the record from the record queue. Records with colliding TCNs cannot be imported from the record queue, just as they cannot be imported via Z39.50.

 

The record collision feature does not guarantee that you will not import duplicate records. Existing MARC records within NC Cardinal may lack basic matching criteria, such as ISBN or 035, which is why performing a full consortium search using several methods, including title and author, is critical! You could also import duplicate items if your record has a 13 digit ISBN while the existing record has only a 10 digit ISBN.

 

Be sure to search the consortium catalog for the records you need before batch importing, or do not use the Auto-Import features.

3.11. Merge/Overlay Profiles

Existing title records can be merged with imported records. Only use merge/overlay profiles already created by NC Cardinal.

To merge or overlay an incoming record with an existing Cardinal title record, one must specify which fields and subfields to preserve, which ones to remove, which ones to add, and which ones to replace. Below is a brief explanation of this process:

 

• Preserve - When fields are preserved, the MARC tags in the current NC Cardinal Title record, for example local subjects, are kept and not overwritten. No information is lost.
• Replace – When fields are replaced, existing information within NC Cardinal is lost for that title record. For example, the 500 tag in your incoming title record overwrites the existing information in the 500 tag.
• Add – When fields are added, a tag is created in addition to what currently exists within NC Cardinal. The tag must be a repeatable tag. For example, the 500 tag in your incoming record would be added to the list of existing 500 tags in the NC Cardinal Title record.
• Remove - When fields are specified to be “removed,” the incoming MARC record does not transfer a field’s information into the matching Cardinal title record. For example, if your vendor record contains a tag that you don’t want to appear in your catalog record, you can specify that tag in the Remove Specification field.

 

You can specify a merge/overlay profile to completely replace an existing record within NC Cardinal. If 000 is entered in the Preserve Column, any imported record overlays the existing NC Cardinal record completely.

There are multiple merge/overlay profiles currently created within Evergreen, which can be used as models for designing your own profiles. Please refer to Appendix C for existing merge profiles for NC Cardinal.

3.12. Duplicate Records and Merging

If a record already exists for the item you are cataloging, do not import a new record to the catalog. If the existing record needs to be improved or multiple records already exist in the cataloging for the exact same materials or materials with the same content, but with a different publisher or distributor, a bibliographic cataloger should carefully evaluate the record before making changes or merging the duplicate records.

1. Do not choose a lead record that does not have an OCLC number.
2. If two records have two different OCLC numbers, do NOT merge the records.
3. If one record has an OCLC number and the second does not, and the ISBNs, titles, and editions match, merge the records.

 

Be cautious when merging records.

NOTE: Make sure you clean up the resulting merged record to comply with current NC Cardinal Best Practices.

3.13. Different Format/Material Types

Never convert a bibliographic record from one material type to another. Records contain type specific identifiers in multiple fields, such as the 007 (non-print media), 008 (fixed fields), 020 (ISBN), 035 (OCLC number), etc. and should not be treated as interchangeable for different formats. For example, do not convert a regular print bibliographic record to a large print record or vice versa.

Additionally, two different item types/formats should not be cataloged on the same bibliographic record unless they were bound together by the publisher and circulate together. For instance, a DVD and a Blu-ray should not share the same record unless share the same publication identifiers (ISBN, UPC, etc.) and circulate together. See Videos section.

Bibliographic records for electronic resources (i.e. e-books, e-audiobooks, e-videos) that require authentication through another website should never have physical holdings attached. *NOTE: Some bibliographical records for physical holdings may have 856 links to full digital pdf versions of the print resource. Do not delete these 856 field(s). Also, do not delete digitization request links for bibliographic records that include Government and Heritage Library holdings.

NOTE: Kits created by a library system may be on the same bibliographic record, following the standards specified in the Cataloging Kits section.

3.14. Cataloging Kits

Kits are often a collection of books created by a library rather than the publisher. It is important that these kits be easily identified and distinguished from the individual titles included, both by patrons and catalogers. 

Kits that included multiple different items (not bundled by publisher) should have a unique title in the 245 $a (not the title of any individual book in the kit) and should have the GMD $h [kit] in the 245. Also, ensure that the correct icon is displayed in the catalog for patrons. 

ISBNs for the included materials should NOT be listed in the 020 $a, but instead in the $z. This will prevent mis-matching with Z39.50 and batch bib imports. 

All titles of included items should be listed in the 500 or 505 and authors/creators should be listed in the 7XX fields, not the 100.

3.15. Creating Original Records

Bibliographic catalogers can create original records for resources that do not already have a record (please thoroughly search NC Cardinal, OCLC, and Z39.50 before assuming there is no record). All records must have accurate coding in the fixed/control fields. All records should be as complete/full as possible but must include the elements outlined in the NC Cardinal MARC Record Templates.

Explanations of select MARC fields commonly seen in records for different types of media:

3.16. Deleting Bibliographic Records

Deleting Title (MARC) Records

Manual Deletion

Within NC Cardinal, bibliographic records are automatically deleted when the last item(s) and volume(s) associated with that record are deleted, so the need to manually delete bib records should be a rare thing.

Do not delete a bib record UNLESS:

1. it is empty - no items attached for ANY branch (not just your system)
2. it is not an electronic resource record – make sure there are no 856 field(s)
3. it has a create date older than 4 months ago

Evergreen does not let you delete a bibliographic record if any library has holdings. Check holdings maintenance and be sure you are viewing all of Cardinal, not just your system:

Check the MARC record for 856 tags:

If they exist, do not delete the record. If there are problems with the record, fix or contact a bib cataloger at the library listed in the 856 $9.

To ensure you don't delete newly entered on-order or migration records, check the Last Edited On date in the upper right corner of the Record Summary header:

Do not delete if the record is less than 4 months old.

Item Cataloger Deletes Last Item

If an Item Cataloger deletes the last item on a bib record, the consortium library setting (to automatically delete the last bib record) triggers the automatic bib record deletion, even though the Item Cat does not have the permission to delete bib records. So, the Item Cat may see this message, but the bib record is still deleted and there is no cause for concern.

Undelete

When a bibliographic record is deleted, Evergreen automatically removes it from search tables. In order to retrieve a deleted record, you must know the Database ID. If you ever need to undelete a record, please put in a help ticket, as undeleting does not restore the record to search tables, and it will not be retrieved in search results until those connections are restored.

4.1. Audio Fiction

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	i
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LTxt	f			fiction
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copy right date differ
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			pub date
Date2	yyyy			copy right date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			sd\fsngnnmmneu	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators.
008			070502s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\f\1\\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number
100	1		$a$d	use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as appropriate
245	1	0	$a$h[sound recording] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	As needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c
336			$aspoken word$bspw$2rdacontent
337			$aaudio$bs$2rdamedia
338			$aaudio disc$bsd$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$boptical$2rda
347			$aaudio file$bCD audio$2rda
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; Use Ind1 = 0 if no authority record exists for series
500			$a	As needed
511	0		$a	Use Ind1 = 1 if listing only cast names
520			$a
650		0	$a$vFiction	LOC subject heading indicator
655		7	$a	LOC genre heading
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830			$a	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record

4.2. Audio Nonfiction

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	i
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LTxt	other			Type of nonfiction ; see below*
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copy right date differ
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			pub date
Date2	yyyy			copy right date
			*LTxt Values
			a	autobiography
			b	biography
			c	conference proceedings
			e	essays
			g	reporting
			h	history
			i	instruction
			j	language instruction
			l	lectures, speeches
			m	memoirs
			t	interviews
			z	other
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			sd\fsngnnmmneu	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators.
008			070502s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\h\1\\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number
100	1		$a$d	use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as appropriate
245	1	0	$a$h[sound recording] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	As needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c
336			$aspoken word$bspw$2rdacontent
337			$aaudio$bs$2rdamedia
338			$aaudio disc$bsd$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$boptical$2rda
347			$aaudio file$bCD audio$2rda
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; Use Ind1 = 0 if no authority record exists for series
500			$a	As needed
511	0		$a	Use Ind1 = 1 if listing only cast names
520			$a
650		0	$a$vFiction	LOC subject heading indicator
655		7	$a	LOC genre heading
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830			$a	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record

4.3. Blu-ray only

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	g
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
TMat	v
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Fest	0
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copy right date differ
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			pub date
Date2	yyyy			copy right date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			vd\csaizq	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators. See below for subfield desc.*
008			130124s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\e\\\\\\\\\\v\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN (if applicable)
024	1		$a	UPC
028	5	2	$a$b	Publisher Number
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number
245	1	0	$a$h[videorecording] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	As needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a1 videodisc (xx minutes) :$bsound, color ;$c4 3/4 in.	Example shown
336			$atwo-dimensional moving image$btdi$2rdacontent
337			$avideo$bv$2rdamedia
338			$avideodisc$bvd$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$boptical$2rda
347			$avideo file$bBlu-Ray$2rda
380			Motion picture	For feature films = Motion picture ; for TV shows = Television program
500			$a	As needed
508			$a	Production credits
511	1		$a	Only list cast member names
520			$a
521	8		$a	Film rating
538			$aBlu-ray ; requires Blu-ray player	Other example: Blu-ray, widescreen presentation, region A, Dolby Digital, 1080p high definition
650		0	$a$vFiction	LOC subject heading indicator
655		7	$a	LOC genre heading
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
710	2		$a	production company
			*007 Information
			$a = Category of Material (00)	v = videorecording
			$b = Specific material designation (01)	d = DVD & Blu-ray ; f = VHS
			$d = Color (03)	b = b&w ; c = color ; m = mixed
			$e = Video recording format (04)	v = DVD ; s = Blu-ray ; b = VHS
			$f = Sound on medium or separate (05)	a = sound on medium ; if there is no sound, leave off $f
			$g = Medium for sound (06)	i = DVD & Blu-ray ; h = VHS ; no $g if there is no sound
			$h = Dimensions (07)	z = DVD & Blu-ray ; o = VHS
			$i = Configuration of playback channels (08)	q = multi-channel ; s = stereo ; m = mono ; u = unknown

4.4. Blu-ray/DVD combo

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	g
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
TMat	v
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Fest	0
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copy right date differ
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			pub date
Date2	yyyy			copy right date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			vd\csaizq	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators. See below for subfield desc.*
007			vd\cvaizq	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators. See below for subfield desc.*
008			130124s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\e\\\\\\\\\\v\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN (if applicable)
024	1		$a$q(combo pack)	UPC in $a
028	5	2	$a$b	Publisher Number
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number
245	1	0	$a$h[videorecording] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a[Blu-ray/DVD combo]
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$ax Blu-ray videodisc(s) (xx minutes) :$bsound, color ;$c4 3/4 in. +$ex DVD videodisc(s) :$bsound, color ;$c4 3/4 in.
336			$atwo-dimensional moving image$btdi$2rdacontent
337			$avideo$bv$2rdamedia
338			$avideodisc$bvd$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$boptical$2rda
347			$avideo file$bBlu-Ray$2rda
347			$avideo file$bDVD video$2rda
380			Motion picture	For feature films = Motion picture ; for TV shows = Television program
500			$aBlu-ray/DVD combo pack	May add other =500 tags as needed
508			$a	Production credits
511	1		$a	Only list cast member names
520			$a
521	8		$a	Film rating
538			$aBlu-ray ; requires Blu-ray player	Other example: Blu-ray, widescreen presentation, region A, Dolby Digital, 1080p high definition
538			$aDVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.0.	Example shown
650		0	$a$vFiction	LOC subject heading indicator
655		7	$a	LOC genre heading
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
710	2		$a	production company
			*007 Information
			$a = Category of Material (00)	v = videorecording
			$b = Specific material designation (01)	d = DVD & Blu-ray ; f = VHS
			$d = Color (03)	b = b&w ; c = color ; m = mixed
			$e = Video recording format (04)	v = DVD ; s = Blu-ray ; b = VHS
			$f = Sound on medium or separate (05)	a = sound on medium ; if there is no sound, leave off $f
			$g = Medium for sound (06)	i = DVD & Blu-ray ; h = VHS ; no $g if there is no sound
			$h = Dimensions (07)	z = DVD & Blu-ray ; o = VHS
			$i = Configuration of playback channels (08)	q = multi-channel ; s = stereo ; m = mono ; u = unknown

4.5. DVD only

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	g
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
TMat	v
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copy right date differ
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			pub date
Date2	yyyy			copy right date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			vd\cvaizq	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators. See below for subfield desc.*
008			130124s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\e\\\\\\\\\\v\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN (if applicable)
024	1		$a	UPC
028	5	2	$a$b	Publisher Number
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number
245	1	0	$a$h[videorecording] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	As needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a1 videodisc (xx minutes) :$bsound, color ;$c4 3/4 in.	Example shown
336			$atwo-dimensional moving image$btdi$2rdacontent
337			$avideo$bv$2rdamedia
338			$avideodisc$bvd$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$boptical$2rda
347			$avideo file$bDVD video$2rda
380			Motion picture	For feature films = Motion picture ; for TV shows = Television program
500			$a	As needed
508			$a	Production credits
511	1		$a	Only list cast member names
520			$a
521	8		$a	Film rating
538			$aDVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.0.	Example shown
650		0	$a$vFiction	LOC subject heading indicator
655		7	$a	LOC genre heading
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
710	2		$a	production company
			*007 Information
			$a = Category of Material (00)	v = videorecording
			$b = Specific material designation (01)	d = DVD & Blu-ray ; f = VHS
			$d = Color (03)	b = b&w ; c = color ; m = mixed
			$e = Video recording format (04)	v = DVD ; s = Blu-ray ; b = VHS
			$f = Sound on medium or separate (05)	a = sound on medium ; if there is no sound, leave off $f
			$g = Medium for sound (06)	i = DVD & Blu-ray ; h = VHS ; no $g if there is no sound
			$h = Dimensions (07)	z = DVD & Blu-ray ; o = VHS
			$i = Configuration of playback channels (08)	q = multi-channel ; s = stereo ; m = mono ; u = unknown

4.6. Large Print Fiction

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	a
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding (older non-RDA records are "a" here instead of "i")
Elvl	(various)			Encoding level.
Form	d			Indicates large print ; creates icon in OPAC
Ills				illustrations (blank if none) ; right click for options
Srce	d			shows source of cataloging info. (various values)
Conf	0
Fest	0
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LitF	1			fiction (1=unspecified fiction, f=novel)
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; right click for options
Indx	0			Index? 0=No
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Ctry				Country (and state if US) ; right click for options
Date1	yyyy			year of publication
Date2				year of original publication if a reprint/reissue (leave blank if not applicable)
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
008			070502r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\000\0\eng\d	Integrated with grid info. ; sample shown (spacing of characters is CRITICAL)
010			$a	LCCN - Library of Congress Control Number
020			$a	ISBN - International Standard Book Number
035			$a	Not part of our templates, but if it is present on an imported record, retin it (OCLC number)
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number. Ind2=0 means assigned by LC, Ind2=4 means assigned by agency OTHER than LC
100	1		$a$d	use $d as needed for author dates, per authority record; use $e relationship designator as appropriate
245	1	0	$a$b$h[Large print]$c	Ind1=1 means there is a 100 line above (i.e., not an edited volume), Ind1=0 means no 100 line. Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title (If it's an article, then the value in ind2 shows how many characters to skip for alphabetization purposes, so "0" for a non-article, "2" for "A"; "3" for "An"; "4" for "The".
250			$aLarge print edition.	Edition statement (usually=Large print edition.)
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c	Physical characteristics
336			$atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337			$aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338			$avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
340			$nlarge print$2rda
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; Use with tag 800 or 830 ; check authority record for series name.
500			$a	General note, as needed
520			$a	If no brief description exists, create one
650		0	$a$vFiction	LOC subject heading indicator. Must use LOC controlled vocabulary for these subject headings
655		0	$a	LOC genre heading (=Large type books)
700	1		$a$d$e	Added author entry, Ind1 = surname first ; only use $d as needed, per authority record; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name and dates, and volume number, as appropriate; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830		0	$a$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name, as appropriate ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record (volume number as appropriate)

4.7. Large Print Nonfiction

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	a
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding (older non-RDA records are "a" here instead of "i")
Elvl	(various)			Encoding level.
Form	d			Indicates large print ; creates icon in OPAC
Ills				illustrations; right click for options.
Srce	d			shows source of cataloging info. (various values)
Conf	0
Fest	0
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LitF	0			0=nonfiction
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; right click for options
Indx	0 or 1			Index? 0=No, 1=Yes
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Ctry				Country (and state, if US) ; right click for options.
Date1	yyyy			year of publication
Date2				year of original publication if a reprint or re-issue (leave blank if not applicable)
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
008			070502r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\000\0\eng\d	Integrated with grid info. ; sample shown (spacing of characters is CRITICAL)
010			$a	LCCN - Library of Congress Control Number
020			$a	ISBN - International Standard Book Number
035			$a	Not part of our templates, but if it is present on an imported record, retain it. (OCLC number)
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number. Ind2=0 means assigned by LC, Ind2=4 means assigned by agency OTHER than LC
100	1		$a$d	use $d as needed for author dates, per authority record; use $e relationship designator as appropriate
245	1	0	$a$b$h[Large print]$c	Ind1=1 means there is a 100 line above (i.e., not an edited volume), Ind1=0 means no 100 line. Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title (If it's an article, then the value in ind2 shows how many characters to skip for alphabetization purposes, so "0" for a non-article, "2" for "A"; "3" for "An"; "4" for "The".
250			$aLarge print edition.	Edition statement (usually=Large print edition)
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c	physical charcteristics
336			$atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337			$aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338			$avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
340			$nlarge print$2rda
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; use with tag 800 or 830 ; check authority record for series name.
500			$a	As needed
504			$a	Bibliography? If so, "Includes bibliography (page numbers)."
505	0		$a	Contents. Separate by double hyphen.
520			$a	If no brief description exists, create one
650		0	$a and various	Must use LC controlled vocabulary for these subject headings
655		0	$aLarge type books	LC genre heading (=Large type books)
700	1		$a$d$e	Added author entry, Ind1 = surname first ; only use $d as needed, per authority record; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name and dates, and volume number, as appropriate; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830		0	$a$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name, as appropriate ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record (volume number as appropriate)

4.8. Launchpad

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	m
BLvl	m
Desc	i
Elvl	5
Srce	d
Audn				j = juvenile d=ya
DtSt				s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copy right date differ
Lang	eng
Date1
Date2
Ctry	ohu			All "launchpads" are made by Findaway World in Ohio.
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable fields	Comment
007			cs\czannnuuuun\
020
028			$a$bFindaway World	$a number is found on the playaway case
082
245			$helectronic resource
250
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			1 Launchpad tablet :$b digital, sound, color ;$c20 x 13 cm + $e1 USB charging cord and 1 adapter (in case _x_).
336			$acomputer program$bcop$2rdacontent
336			$atwo-dimensional moving image$btdi$2rdacontent
337			$acomputer$bc$2rdamedia.
338			$aother$bcz$2rdacarrier.
380			$aTablet computer
500			$aIssued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet.
500			$aContent and/or functionality of apps on this tablet may have been modified for use on this device.
500			$aEarphones not required for audio playback.
500			$aDevice does not have Internet connectivity.
500			$aIndividual apps contained on this device may vary.
500			$aIncludes: customizable avatar for children and display detailing usage statistics for parents.
520
521	1			Ages
521	2			Grades
650		0	Educational games.
650		0	Educational games.
650		0	Mobile apps.
710	2		$aFindaway World, LLC.

4.9. MP3

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	i
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Audn	choose			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LTxt	choose			f = fiction or 0 = nonfiction
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copyright date differ
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			single known date / publication date
Date2	yyyy			copyright date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007				In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators.
008			070502s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\f\1\\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN
028	5	2	$a$b	Publisher Number
082	0	4	$a	Dewey call number
100	1		$a$d$e	use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as appropriate
245	1	0	$a$h[sound recording] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	Edition Statement as needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c
336			$aspoken word$bspw$2rdacontent
337			$aaudio$bs$2rdamedia
338			$aaudio disc$bsd$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$boptical$2rda
347			$aaudio file$bMP3 audio$2rda
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; Use Ind1 = 0 if no authority record exists for series (untraced)
500			$a	As needed
511	0		$a	Use Ind1 = 1 if listing only cast names
520			$a
538			$a	Add system note: "System requirements: CD/MP3 player, or PC with MP3-capable software."
650		0	$a$vFiction	Ind2=0 for Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
655		7	$a	Ind2 = 7 for Source Specified in $2 (use lcgft or gsafd)
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830			$a	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record

4.10. Music CD

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	j
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Audn	e			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copy right date differ
Indx	0
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			pub date
Date2	yyyy			copy right date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			sd\fsngnnmmneu	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators. See below for subfield desc.*
008				Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN, if applicable
024	1		$a	UPC
028	5	2	$a	Publisher Number
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number
100	1		$a$d	Use for artist only if ALL lyrics and music are written or co-written by artist
245	1	0	$a$h[sound recording] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	As needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c
336			$aperformed music$bprm$2rdacontent
337			$aaudio$bs$2rdamedia
338			$aaudio disc$bsd$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$2rda
347			$aaudio file$bCD audio$2rda
500			$a	As needed
511	0		$a	Use Ind1 = 1 if listing only cast names
520			$a
650		0	$aMusic$v	Use LOC form subdivisions for $v
655		7	$a	LOC genre heading, as applicable
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
			*007 Information
			$a = Category of material (00)	s = sound recording
			$b = Specific material designation (01)	d = sound disc
			$d = Speed (03)	f = compact disc is 1.4 m/sec
			$e = Configuration of playback channels (04)	q = mutli-channel ; s = stereo ; m = mono ; u = unknown
			$f = Groove width/groove pitch (05)	n = not applicable
			$g = Dimensions (06)	g = 4 3/4 in. (12 cm)
			$h = Tape width (07)	n = not applicable
			$i = Tape configuration (08)	n = not applicable
			$j = Kind of disc, cylinder, or tape (09)	m = mass/commerically produced ; u = unknown ; z = other
			$k = Kind of material (10)	m = plastic with metal
			$l = Kind of cutting (11)	n = not applicable
			$m = Special playback characteristics (12)	e = digital recording
			$n = Capture and storage techniques (13)	d = digital (most new CDs) ; u = unknown ; e = pre-CD ; b = music releasded before 1940 ; a = music released before 1929

4.11. Playaway

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	i
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
Elvl	1
Srce	d
Audn	choose			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LTxt	choose			f = fiction or 0 = nonfiction
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copyright date differ
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Date1	yyyy			single known date / publication date
Date2	yyyy			copyright date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			cz\nza sz\zunznnnzned	Playaways require two 007 fields as shown. In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators.
008			140321s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\f\\\\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a	ISBN
028	5	2	$a$b	Publisher Number
082	0	4	$a	Dewey call number
100	1		$a$d$e	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
245	1	0	$a$h[playaway] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	Edition Statement as needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c
336			$aspoken word$bspw$2rdacontent
337			$aaudio$bs$2rdamedia
337			$acomputer$bc$2rdamedia
338			$aother computer carrier$bcz$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$bnon-volatile flash memory$2rda
347			$aaudio file$2rda
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; Use Ind1 = 0 if no authority record exists for series (untraced)
500			$a	As needed
511	0		$a	Use Ind1 = 1 if listing only cast names
520			$a
538			$a	Add system note: "Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player."
650		0	$a$v	Ind2=0 for Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
655		7	$a$2	Ind2 = 7 for Source Specified in $2 (use lcgft or gsafd)
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830			$a	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record

4.12. Print Fiction

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	a
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding (older non-RDA records are "a" here instead of "i")
Elvl	(various)			Encoding level.
Form				(usually blank unless Large print, which requires a different template)
Ills				illustrations--blank if none, right click for options
Srce	d			shows source of cataloging info. (various values)
Conf	0
Fest	0
Audn				e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LitF	1			fiction (1=unspecified fiction, f=novel)
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; right click for options
Indx	0			Index? 0=No
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Ctry				Country (and state if US) ; right click for options
Date1	yyyy			year of publication
Date2				year of original publication if a reprint/reissue (leave blank if not applicable)
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
008			070502r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\000\0\eng\d	Integrated with grid info. ; sample shown (spacing of characters is CRITICAL)
010			$a	LCCN - Library of Congress Control Number
020			$a	ISBN - International Standard Book Number
035			$a	Not part of our templates, but if it is present on an imported record, retain it. (OCLC number)
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number. Ind2=0 means assigned by LC, Ind2=4 means assigned by agency OTHER than LC
100	1		$a$d	use $d as needed for author dates, per authority record; use $e relationship designator as appropriate
245	1	0	$a$b$c	Ind1=1 means there is a 100 line above (ie, not an edited volume), Ind1=0 means no 100 line. Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title (If it's an article, then the value in ind2 shows how many charcters to skip for alphabetization purposes, so "0" for a non-article, "2" for "A"; "3" for "An"; "4" for "The".
250			$a	Edition statement, as needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c	physical characteristics
336			$atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337			$aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338			$avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; use with tag 800 or 830; check authority record for series name
500			$a	General note, as needed
520			$a	If no brief description exists, create one
650		0	$a$vFiction	LC subject heading indicator. Must use LC controlled vocabulary for these subject headings
700	1		$a$d$e	Added author entry, Ind1 = surname first ; only use $d as needed, per authority record; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name and dates, and volume number, as appropriate; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830		0	$a$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name, as appropriate ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record (volume number as appropriate)

4.13. Print Nonfiction

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	a
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding (older non-RDA records are "a" here instead of "i")
Elvl	(various)			Encoding level.
Form				(usually blank unless Large print, which requires a different template)
Ills				illustrations ; right click for options
Srce	d			shows source of cataloging info. (various values)
Conf	0
Fest	0
Audn				e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LitF	0			0=nonfiction
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; right click for options
Indx	0 or 1			Index? 0=No, 1=Yes
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Ctry				Country (and state, if US) ; right click for options
Date1	yyyy			year of publication
Date2				year of original publication if a reprint/reissue (leave blank of not applicable)
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
008			070502r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\000\0\eng\d	Integrated with grid info. ; sample shown (spacing of characters is CRITICAL)
010			$a	LCCN - Library of Congress Control Number
020			$a	ISBN - International Standard Book Number
035			$a	Not part of our templates, but if it is present on an imported record, retain it (OCLC number)
082	0	4	$a$c	Dewey call number. Ind2=0 means assigned by LC, Ind2=4 means assigned by agency OTHER than LC
100	1		$a$d	use $d as needed for author dates, per authority record ; use $e relationship designator as appropriate
245	1	0	$a$b$c	Ind1=1 means there is a 100 line above (ie, not an edited volume), Ind1=0 means no 100 line. Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title (If it's an article, then the value in ind2 shows how many charcters to skip for alphabetization purposes, so "0" for a non-article, "2" for "A"; "3" for "An"; "4" for "The".
250			$a	Edition statement, as needed
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c	physical characteristics
336			$atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337			$aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338			$avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; use with tag 800 or 830; check authority record for series name
500			$a	General note, as needed
504			$a	Bibliography? If so, "Includes bibliography (page numbers)."
505	0		$a	Contents. Separate by double hyphen.
520			$a	If no brief description exists, create one
650		0	$a	LC subject heading indicator. Must use LC controlled vocabulary for these subject headings
700	1		$a$d$e	Added author entry, Ind1 = surname first ; only use $d as needed, per authority record; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name and dates, and volume number, as appropriate; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830		0	$a$v	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name, as appropriate ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record (volume number as appropriate)

4.14. Vox

Fixed Field	Value			Comment
Type	a
BLvl	m
Desc	i			RDA coding
Elvl	1			Encoding level.
Form				(usually blank unless Large print, which requires a different template)
Ills				illustrations--blank if none, right click for options
Srce	d			shows source of cataloging info. (various values)
Conf	0
Fest	0
Audn	choose			e = adults ; j = juvenile ; d = adolescent ; g = general
LTxt	choose			f = fiction or 0 = nonfiction
DtSt	s			s = single (pub) date ; t = pub date & copyright date differ
Indx	0			Index? 0=No
Lang	eng			eng = English ; change as appropriate
Ctry	yyyy			Country (and state if US) ; right click for options
Date1	yyyy			single known date / publication date
Date2	yyyy			copyright date
Tag	Ind 1	Ind 2	Variable Fields	Comment
007			cs\nzannnuunun	In Evergreen, subfield labels do not display. No indicators.
008			130604t20152013ilua\\\b\\\\\\000\1\eng\d	Integrated with fixed fields ; sample shown
020			$a$q(VOX audio-enabled)	ISBN; Add $q
082	0	4	$a	Dewey call number
100	1		$a$d$e	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
245	1	0	$a$h[VOX audio-enabled] /$c	Ind 2 varies depending on lead word in title
250			$a	Edition Statement = "VOX audio-enabled book"
264		1	$a$b$c	Publisher Info ; if record has 260, replace with 264
300			$a$b$c$e	Add $e1 attached audio media player
336			$atext$btxt$2rdacontent
336			$astill image$bsti$2rdacontent
336			$aspoken word$bspw ‡2rdacontent
337			$aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
337			$acomputer$bs$2rdamedia
338			$avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
338			$aother computer carrier$2rdacarrier
344			$adigital$2rda
347			$aaudio file$2rda
490	1		$a$v	Series name, if applicable ; Use Ind1 = 0 if no authority record exists for series (untraced)
500			$a	As needed
511	0		$a	Use Ind1 = 1 if listing only cast names
520			$a
650		0	$a$v	Ind2=0 for Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
655		7	$a$2	Ind2 = 7 for Source Specified in $2 (use lcgft or gsafd)
700	1		$a$d	Ind1 = surname ; only use $d as needed ; use $e relationship designator as applicable
800	1		$a$d$t	Authority Controlled Series Title w/ author name; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record
830			$a	Authority Controlled Series Title w/out Author Name ; transcribe exactly as it appears in authority record