Certain tags and subfields in a MARC record contain data that should remain consistent in every record that uses that data. (For example, a Library of Congress subject should be identical in every bib record that uses the subject.) The records that contain this consistent data are called authority records. To help maintain the integrity of your database, Horizon lets you link bib records to authority records using the appropriate tags and subfields.
You can also link bib records to bib records (for example, related items, such as translations or series) and authority records to authority records (for example, for See or See Also references). (For more information, see Linking Bib Records, Working with Cross‑References, and Working with Uniform Titles.)
You can link MARC records manually. You can also choose to have Horizon link MARC records automatically. When you enable automatic linking, Horizon tries to link text that you enter in a linking tag or subfield to the appropriate linking record in the database when you move the pointer out of the linking tag or subfield. (If you do not enable automatic linking, Horizon tries to link text in a linking tag when you save the record.) Automatic linking works for all types of links except links to Web addresses, which Horizon links as you type the address into the subfield.
The linking action that Horizon performs with authority records also depends on the authority record link type that you choose. (For instructions on choosing a default link type, see Choosing the Default Authority Link Type. For more information on linking authority records, see Linking Authority‑Controlled Records to Bib Records.)
To set up automatic linking between records
1 | In the Customize Editor, click the General tab. (For instructions, see Opening the Customize Editor.) |
Horizon displays the General tab of the Customize Editor:
2 | Mark Automatic Linking in the Linking group. |
3 | If necessary, set the link type. (For more information, see Choosing the Default Authority Link Type.) |
4 | Horizon links records according to these settings until you change them. |
5 | Click OK to save your changes. |
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