Setting Up or Changing Basic Subfield Information

The Subfields tab grid lets you change basic subfield information, such as a subfield’s label or description.

To set up or change basic subfield information

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.

Horizon displays a Cat Tag form Subfields tab. Here is an example:

6 Complete or update these fields as needed:

Field

Action

Subfield

Enter the subfield.

Label

Enter a label for the subfield.

If you use a language other than US-English, a globe drop-down icon indicates that you may be able to choose a translation for this item’s label. The label displays in a labeled view of a record in the MARC Editor.

Description

Enter a description for the subfield.

If you use a language other than US-English, a globe drop-down icon indicates that you may be able to choose a translation for this item’s description. The description displays in the colored header of a record in the MARC Editor.

7 Save your changes.

 


© 1998-2017 Sirsi Corporation