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Connexion Client Module 8 - Original Cataloging

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Course description

This live online module provides instruction on how to use Connexion Client to create original records to add to the WorldCat database.  After completing this web-based training, learners will be prepared to use Connexion to efficiently create original records using a variety of methods, including blank workforms, deriving records, and extracting metadata from digital resources.  The course will also explain financial incentives for adding new original records to WorldCat.

 

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

  • Guidelines for determining when a new record is needed
  • Creating a record from a blank workform
  • Deriving new records from existing records
  • Extracting metadata from digital resources
  • Subscription credits for adding new original records

Preparation for This Course:  Connexion Client Module 5 - Automation and Customization; Connexion Client Module 7 - Advanced Bibliographic Searching

Next Steps for Training: Connexion Client Module 9 - Authority Control

Related Professional Development: Book Blitz I; Book Blitz II; Book Blitz III; AACR and MARC for Video; AACR and MARC for Sound

Course details

Duration: 2 Hours

Fee:

$25 Western Members
$40 All Others

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