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Modification Magic!

Batch Record Modification with Templates

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Batch modification of bibliographic records

Useful for adding or deleting MARC fields to a set of bib records

    • Local collection notes
    • Call number subfields
    • Subject headings
    • Item types (942)

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Can also be used to modify authority records

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Process Overview

  1. Create file of records to be modified
    • Bib numbers (or Authority IDs) from report or list
  2. Create a new template or modify an existing one
  3. Upload file
  4. Apply template
  5. Press the button and watch the magic happen

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Let’s get started!

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RegEx?

  • Regular Expressions versus…. “Irregular Expressions?”

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And now, for a real-time example!

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Presto! Change-o! Done!��Questions? Comments?

  • We’ll make the slides available
  • If you have further questions or comments, please email me at jvasche@roundrocktexas.gov