Setting Up or Changing an Indicator

The cataloging tag Indicators tab lets you define information such as indicator position, usage, and value. If you want to set up or change only indicators, you can also use the Indicator Quick Setup process. (For instructions, see Using Indicator Quick Setup .)

To set up or change an indicator

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 Indicators tab.

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

The information displayed in the Values grid changes, depending on which row of the Positions grid you highlight.

6 Complete or update these fields as needed:

Field

Action

Positions Indicator

Enter the position of the indicator.

Positions Label

Enter a label for the indicator.

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.

Positions Description

Enter a description for the indicator.

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.

Positions Ind Usage

Use the drop-down list to choose a usage for the indicator.

You can choose one of these options:

None. No information is required in this position—the indicator is undefined.
Nonfiling. The indicator gives a number for nonfiling characters for this tag. Catalogers can override this number.
Normal. The indicator describes something other than filing status or subject scheme.
Subject Scheme. On a subject tag, the indicator describes the source of your subject headings (such as Library of Congress or Sears).

Positions Default Value

Enter the default value for the indicator.

Values Value

Click the left-most column of the row to choose the value you want to use for the indicator you highlighted in the Positions grid.

These fields list the valid values for the indicator of the tag you are working with. Do not change these fields.

Values Description

Enter a description for the value.

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.

 


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