Cataloging and Technical Services Staff:
Based on surveys sent to SWAN Member Libraries and analysis completed by the DUX Team, we are moving forward with some improvements to Enterprise facets in order to enhance the search experience. The number of format facets will be increased in order to provide granularity. The new format facets will be populated from a local 590 tag in the bibliographic record. The new format facets are as follows:
ART |
AUDIOBOOK CASSETTE |
AUDIOBOOK CD |
BLU-RAY |
BOOK (default) no 590 required |
BRAILLE |
CD |
CD MP3 |
COMPUTER SOFTWARE |
DEVICE |
DVD |
EQUIPMENT |
EREADER |
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT |
INTERNET RESOURCES |
KIT |
LARGE PRINT |
MAGAZINES AND JOURNALS |
MICROFILM AND MICROFICHE |
MISCELLANEOUS |
NEWSPAPERS |
OTHER AUDIO |
OTHER VIDEO |
PLAYAWAY |
SHEET MUSIC |
SPECIAL COLLECTION |
TOOLS AND THINGS |
TOYS AND GAMES |
VIDEO GAME |
A future memo will detail all of the enhancements to Enterprise. The goal of this communication is to give libraries time to make adjustments to your workflow/cataloging practices and begin adding this 590 to the bibliographic record for any format other than a standard print book. Standard print book is the default and will not require a 590 field. You may begin this new practice effective immediately but please adopt this practice by May 23rd in preparation for SirsiDynix to begin data work later that week. This new 590 field will be entered in Pre-Cats and Full MARC records.
I have attached a document with examples for your reference. Please note that these 590 formats are to be entered in ALL CAPS. I will adjust the BRIEF record template to include a 590 reminder field. Please enter the appropriate format or delete the 590 field for a standard print book.
Thank you for your assistance with this project.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Karen Bar
SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5138
Fax: 630.734.5056
karen.bar@railslibraries.info
http://support.swanlibraries.net