You assign a selection list code to a bib record to make the title represented by that bib record part of a selection list. You can create a selection list code when you import records or in the Table Editor. You can edit a selection list code only in the Table Editor. (If you do not have rights to use the Table Editor, see your system administrator.)
To create a selection list code
1 | Do one of these options: |
• | If you want to create a code as you import a group of items to the same selection list, do these steps: |
– | Start the Import process. |
The default location of this process is the
Horizon displays the Multi-Format Import window.
– | Next to the Selection field, click Codes. |
Horizon displays the Code Lookup Selection window.
– | Click Add. |
• | If you want to create a new code or update an existing one in the Table Editor, do these steps: |
– | Start the Table Editor process. |
The default location of this process is the Administration folder on the navigation bar.
– | In the Mq View field, start entering “selection” until Horizon places the selector arrow next to the selection (Acquisition Selections) view. |
– | Click OK. |
Horizon displays the List Selection window.
– | Do one of these options: |
• | If you want to create a new selection list code, click New. |
• | If you want to edit an existing selection list code, double‑click the selection code that you want. |
Horizon displays the Edit Selection window:
2 | Complete or update these fields: |
• | Description. Enter a description for the code. (For example, enter “Brodart Titles for December.”) |
• | Status. Choose the current status you want for the selection list. |
Here is a description of the statuses:
Status |
Description |
Mark this option if this list is a preliminary selection list. This list is not yet a working selection list, but one that has just been started. |
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Mark this option if your library still adds titles to this list and uses this list to create purchase requests and purchase orders. |
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Mark this option if your library is no longer using this selection list. |
3 | Save your changes. |
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