When you try to link records, Horizon does not always complete the link. Linking occurs based on settings in the software or on your actions in the software. When linking does not occur, the software settings or actions on your part do not match the needed actions in Horizon.
To troubleshoot problems with linking, look in this table to find the type of problem that you encounter. Then do the steps to resolve the issue:
If the tag does not link because of this |
Do this |
The tag is not set up to link. |
Set up the tag for linking. (For instructions, see “Setting Up or Changing Tag Linking” in the “Setting Up or Changing Valid MARC Record Components” section of the |
Automatic linking is not turned on. |
Turn on automatic linking. (For instructions, see Choosing Automatic Linking between Records.) |
The authority link type is Link On Match, and Horizon has no authority match for the bib record. |
Create an authority record to match the bib record tag. (For instructions, see Creating an Authority Record.) |
The authority link type is Never Link. |
Change the link type to Always Link or Link On Match. (For instructions, see Changing the Authority Link Type for an Individual Tag or Choosing the Default Authority Link Type.) |
Automatic Linking is turned on but your insertion marker is still in the subfield. |
Move your insertion marker to another tag. |
Automatic Linking is turned off but you have not saved the record. |
Save your changes. |
Your security settings do not let you make these links. |
See your system administrator. |
You are using subfield z to match records but you have not chosen an import source. |
Select an import source. (For instructions, see Linking Bib Records by Using an Import Source.) |
Horizon is set to Link on Match and you have a typographic error. |
Check your entry or browse for the record to which you want to link. (For instructions, see Adding a Link Tag to a Bib Record.) |
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