How to select a framework when cataloguing

This document will outline how to select a specific framework when cataloguing. It is important to actively select a framework when cataloguing a new record from scratch to be sure of which MARC21 fields will be available during the cataloguing process. 

Frameworks impact on the appearance and function of both bibliographic and item records.

Navigating to the cataloguing area

Go to Cataloging.

This will bring up options for starting the process of adding a new title to the catalogue. This document will look at the + New record and the New from z39.50/SRU buttons. Both options require the framework the record will be created with to be defined before any information can be added in. 

Selecting a specific framework to use

When working with either option, click the dropdown arrow beside the main buttons and select a framework from the dropdown menu, 

+New record example:

New from z39.50 example:

Both options will have the same framework selection.

This will create a dropdown menu of options for the different frameworks on your site.

 

Select the framework to use for generating a new bibliographic and item record.

Please note, the default framework should generally not be used or edited. This framework contains a comprehensive list of the different MARC21 fields and is intended primarily as a resource for generating new frameworks, as opposed to a framework that should be in general use.

When using the +New record button, after the framework has been selected an empty workform where a bibliographic record can be created by filling in title information will appear.

When using the +New from z39.50/SRU a popup box will appear where details of the title to be added can be searched in external catalogues.

For more details about either of these features, please contact Interleaf Technology directly.

Version	Date	Detail	Author
1.0	19/09/22	Document created	Holly Cooper
1.2	22/09/22	Adding details	Holly Cooper
1.3	21/11/22	Changing title	Holly Cooper

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