Batch Updating of Local Data Records FEDLINK OCLC Users Group Meeting November 1, 2002

Batch Updating of Local Data Records (formerly “LDRUS”) Batchload process for serials holdings data which is compliant with the MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD) OR is not MFHD-compliant, but does meet OCLC requirements for “patterned” data

Batch Updating of Local Data Records (formerly “LDRUS”) Examples of “patterned data” Labeled data – field descriptions immediately precede their content (e.g. LOCATION: Main) or labeled columns of data in a spreadsheet Delimited data – fields and records are separated by a unique identifiable character or series of characters (e.g. tab-delimited files) Positional data – field descriptions and their content are related by record position (e.g. fixed- length formatted records)

Batch Updating of Local Data Records (formerly “LDRUS”) All holdings records, regardless of format, must include the OCLC control number of the bibliographic record to which they are attached. The institution must be able to supply all holdings records associated with a specific bibliographic record. There must be only one holdings record per copy. The institution must participate in an OCLC Union List or Group Access/Union List group.

Batch Updating of Local Data Records (formerly “LDRUS”) The requirement that holdings be set on the title prior to LDR batchload processing was eliminated in Sept Holdings are now set automatically during batch updating of LDRs just as in online manual union list data entry.

Batch Updating of Local Data Records – Product Codes/Pricing Batchload Evaluation Fee –Fee waived through June 2003 for data compliant with MFHD requirements –Fee charged for evaluating non-MFHD files and any necessary custom programming

Batch Updating of LDRs – How to order & submit data To sign up for Batch Updating of LDRs, a library submits a Batchload Order Form and an initial file of data. Data can be submitted via EDX, tape, or diskette. Libraries should complete an EDX Assessment Form if they plan to submit files electronically and do not already have an OCLC EDX account.

Web Links – LDR Batch Updating Batch Updating of Local Data Records General Guidelines es.shtm Specifications ations.shtm Planning Guide

Union Listing – Enhanced Visibility Interlibrary Loan “Lender LDR” Local Data Record information will be added to ILL “pending” requests in the Call Number field (for monographs and serials) Allows lenders to quickly identify requests that can be immediately declined Expect to install this enhancement before the end of 2002

Union Listing – Enhanced Visibility Interlibrary Loan “Lender LDR” When the request is forwarded to the next lender in the string, the holdings shown will be that lender’s LDR LDR info for each lender will be added to the Request History If the lender does not have LDR info available, the field will be left blank

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