Setting Up or Changing an Element

When you installed Horizon, a group of formats or categories was set up according to MARC standards to define different kinds of MARC records. (For example, you may have a “bk” category that defines the format for books, or an “mp” category that defines the format for maps.) The 008 tag contains elements that hold the definitions for these formats or categories. You may also find elements in control subfields (subfield w) in other places, such as in authority 400 tags.

The Elements tab of the Cat Subfield form lets you edit or add MARC elements to a tag. You can use the Element Quick Setup shortcut to access the Elements tab more quickly.

You can delete elements, but this can change the records in your database. If you delete an element accidentally, contact Horizon Customer Support to help you restore the element.

You should make changes or add information to an element only if the change or addition meets your library’s policies and standards.

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