Setting Up Link Match Points

Link match points compare fields in incoming link bib records with fields in existing link bib records. When a match occurs, Horizon overlays the existing link bib record with the incoming bib record.

To set up link match points

1 Open the import_source view in the Table Editor, or start the Import Sources process.

The default location of this process is the Cataloging\Cataloging Control Menu folder on the navigation bar.

2 Choose the import source you want to change, or create a new import source.

Horizon opens an Edit Import Source window.

3 Click Page Down or resize the window to display the Link Match Points group:

4 Complete or update these fields as needed:

Field

Action

Ord

Enter the order number in which you want Horizon to check the match point you are working with.

Note: If you assign ord numbers in increments of ten, you leave numbers available for assigning to additional match points in the future or for reordering existing ones.

MARC map

Enter the MARC map you want to use to extract link bib information. Choose from one of these MARC maps:

lnkmatw. This matches on the record control number.
lnkmatx. This matches on the ISSN number.
lnkmatz. This matches on the ISBN number, excluding tags 760, 762, and 777.

Mq Index

Enter the mq_index you want to use to look up the link bib.

For example, if you are matching on the ISSN number, use an ISSN mq index.

Match Type

Do one of these options:

If you want to use an index for your match, mark Match based on Horizon Index. This option checks information referenced in the MARC map linked to the index.
If you want to use a Horizon bib number for your match, mark Match based on Horizon Bib#. This option checks the Horizon-assigned by record number stored in a specific tag’s subfield.

Process Prefix

If you want any prefix defined for a link match point to import with the rest of the linked record information, mark this box.

Default prefix to add

If you want to add a prefix if there is none defined for the link match point tag you are working with when it is imported, enter the prefix in this field.

5 Save your changes.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional link match point that you want to use for link bibs.
7 Continue with “Setting Up Prefix Changes.”

 


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