From 5c197cdd8fb4d14e838bda271242e5b8b80dfd86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hilary Caws-Elwitt Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 17:04:37 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] added Authority Records section to be fleshed out --- 2.0/stafftasks/cataloging.xml | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/2.0/stafftasks/cataloging.xml b/2.0/stafftasks/cataloging.xml index 1e729a0976..19daf01ada 100644 --- a/2.0/stafftasks/cataloging.xml +++ b/2.0/stafftasks/cataloging.xml @@ -278,7 +278,37 @@ can add an authority record based on the existing record. - +
+Authority Records +cataloguing +authority records + +Authority records establish uniform usage for names, topics/subjects, and +uniform titles; they also guide users from deprecated or alternative terms to +desired terms. Authority records are in MARC format. See + http://www.loc.gov/marc/authority/ecadhome.html for more on the +standard. + +Viewing/Searching Authority Records + +Select Cataloging +Manage Authorities. +Enter a search term and choose an authority type from the drop-down menu, then +click Submit. +A list of records will display. + + + +Editing Authority Records + + +Adding New Authority Records + + +Merging or Deleting Authority Records + +
Adding New Records via Built In Z39.50 Client -- 2.43.2