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can modify these display defaults and resulting records directly into their local
define whether patrons can save, print, catalog.
view cover images, add items to My
Bookbag, and more. CATALOGING
For catalogers of all levels, beginner to
“See” and “See also” cross-references advanced, the Record Editor simplifies the
display at the top of the search results, maintenance of records in your library. Use
leading patrons to subjects related to the it to add, modify, and delete bibliographic,
search. patron, and holding records.
The Record Editor is a fully functional,
powerful MARC editor for all record
formats. Whether you prefer to edit directly
in the MARC 21 Format or in a labeled text
display, you are assured that records in your
collection are full, valid MARC records that
can be exported and shared with other
libraries supporting MARC. All MARC 21
elements including leader, fixed and
variable fields, indicators, and subfields are
stored and available to catalogers.
In the record details, Shelf Browse allows Basic and advanced editors are included.
patrons to quickly locate records with The basic editor displays the MARC field
similar call numbers. M5 retains all search labels as text and offers a limited number of
strings for the duration of the search field and subfield choices. This editor is
session. The system allows the patron to suitable for simple and quick record entry.
move backward and forward in a search, The advanced editor displays the MARC
exploring alternate paths without having to field labels as numbers and offers every
retrace the entire original search. field and subfield choice available.
Z39.50 Searching The Record Editor includes pre-configured
M5 includes a Z39.50 client that allows templates that can be modified to meet
librarians to search Z39.50 sites and easily local needs, and additional templates can
add items to their library catalogs from be created. Certain fields are automatically
these sites. The Z39.50 “search and save” filled in when a template is chosen, making
feature is seamlessly integrated as part of the cataloging process easy. Templates
the Catalog. Since M5 is Unicode compliant, include formats such as book, electronic
librarians can search for MARC records in book, CD-ROM, equipment, DVD, video
virtually any language and save the recording, music CD, and more.
