Setting Up or Changing Advanced Subfield Parameters

The cataloging subfield Advanced tab lets you define procedures for creation, validation, and update events. Two subfield level validations are provided for ISBNs and ISSNs. These validations check the form of the number. Another validation checks for duplicates on creation or update.

Horizon initially comes with no creation event procedures. Your system administrator can work with SirsiDynix to set up custom programming.

The subfield Advanced tab also lets you set up MARC map categories and links. You use the Category field to choose the MARC map that you want Horizon to use to extract data from a MARC record to identify its category. (For example, in the 008 tag, you choose the USMsubt MARC map.) If you do not specify a Category MARC map, Horizon uses the underscore ( _ ) as a default. You use the Link MARC map field to choose the MARC map that defines what text is used in searching for matches when you link bib records.

You can also set up requirement level exceptions for cataloging subtypes.

To set up or change advanced subfield 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.
5 Click the Subfields tab.
6 Double-click on the left-most column of the row describing the subfield you want to change.
7 Click the Advanced tab.

Horizon displays a Cat Subfield form Advanced tab:

8 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.

9 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 Subfield Parameters .)

10 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.
11 Save your changes.

 


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