1. OCLC Connexion Navigating the world of cataloging

2. What is a MARC record? MAchine Readable Cataloging record “The MARC bibliographic record consists of a number of fields containing cataloging data…these variable fields consist of a 3 digit ‘tag’ also called a field number, up to two single digit ‘indicators,’and one or more ‘subfields’”(Saye 5).

3. An Example: 008 900326p19901942cau098 g vleng d 020 079281563 245 10 In this our life$h[videorecording] 260 bMGM/UA Home Video,$cc1990. 300 1 videocassette (98 min.) 500 Originally produced as a motion picture in 1942. 511 1 Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland 245  tag/field number for the title & statement of responsibility 10  Indicators “In this our life”  one of the subfields

4. Compare the two

5. Why should I care about MARC? Reference work “is largely dependent on the use of bibliographic resources and structures created by catalogers.” “The provision of good reference services, for instance, requires in-depth knowledge of catalogs; how they are constructed and organized.” Providing user services requires familiarity with the complex rules that govern description and access points (Chang Suk Kim)

6. OCLC Connexion The real reason to pay attention

7. OCLC and Connexion OCLC: Online Computer Library Center OCLC – “OCLC and its member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain the online Union Catalog” This means that member libraries can access, copy and download MARC records, thus saving time & money. – Own and “administer” the Dewey Decimal System Connexion: – “Libraries use Connexion to create and edit quality bibliographic and authority records” – “facilitates sharing of records with the entire OCLC cooperative” (http://www.oclc.org/connexion/)

8. Who uses Connexions? Independent libraries – Self-contained libraries that handle all aspects of information science—from tech support to original cataloging Academic libraries Consortiums – One cataloger for many libraries Special libraries

9. Download: A Graphic Interface Windows based product Familiar icons = ease of use Macros & customization Work offline & batch process Dedicated terminal for dedicated cataloger

10. Web Based Browser Latest version-no software updates Works with Netscape or Internet Explorer Access to WebDewey and WorldCat Dublin Core formatting Use from any computer

11. How much does this cost?!?

12. A Practical Example Pay attention—your assignment is coming up soon…

13. Not enough information Two reasons to use Connexions: – Have item in front of you & want to download MARC record You want to save time The item itself doesn’t have a whole lot of information on it – Have a lower-level MARC record you want to upgrade

14. A sample… LEADER 01966cgm 2200505Ia 4500 003 OCoLC 005 20060310141210.0 007 vf bbahou 008 900326p19901942cau098 g vleng d 020 079281563 028 00 M201803 245 00 In this our life$h[videorecording] 260 bMGM/UA Home Video,$cc1990. 300 1 videocassette (98 min.) 500 Originally produced as a motion picture in 1942. 511 1 Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland

15. Step 1: Log In

21. Your turn! Are you ready?  

22. Eureka! http://connexion.oclc.org

23. Your assignment: This is what you know: – Title – Author – Publisher – Audio – 3 Audio CDs – Library edition – ISBN: 1400132096

24. Results? What is the difference in results: – Between a title search and an ISBN – When you add the publisher – If you change the format? Which type of field would you use most often? What happens when you click a link in a record?