Setting Up or Changing Advanced Tag Parameters

The cataloging tag Advanced tab lets you define procedures for creation, validation, and update events. Horizon initially comes with no creation event procedures. Your system administrator can work with SirsiDynix to set up custom programming.

One tag level validation event is provided for 245 tags. Horizon validates this tag by looking for a 1xx main entry. If one does not exist, the title becomes the main entry.

One update event is provided for USMARC authority use codes in 008 tags. This event keeps an authority record from being changed when that authority is attached to a bib record.

You can also set up requirement levels for cataloging subtypes.

To set up or change advanced tag parameters

1 Start the Syntax and Validation Setup process.

The default location of this process is the Cataloging\Cataloging Control Menu folder on the navigation bar.

Horizon displays the Syntax and Validation Setup window.

2 Double-click on the left-most column of the row describing the cataloging type you want to change.

Horizon displays a Cat Type form General tab.

3 Click the Tags tab.
4 Double-click on the left-most column of the row describing the tag you want to change.

Horizon displays a Cat Tag form General tab.

5 Click Advanced.

Horizon displays a Cat Tag form Advanced tab:

6 Use available drop-down lists to choose valid event procedures.

If your library has not coordinated with SirsiDynix for custom programmed event procedures, you may not be able to choose anything from the lists.

7 Complete these fields:

Field

Action

Cat Subtype

Choose the cataloging subtype for which you want to set a requirement level exception.

Req Level

Choose the exception of the general requirement level for the current cataloging subtype.

For more information on requirement levels, see Setting Up or Changing General Tag Parameters .

8 Optionally, in the Check Control # Duplication Index field, select the index to use for checking the control number for duplication. Setting an index value here means that Horizon will search for a duplicate control number in cataloging when creating a new bibliographic record or editing an existing record.
9 Save your changes.

 


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