Using Cataloging
This chapter explains:
• How to search for, create, and edit records
• How to update Authority Control
• How to use the find and replace utility
• How to mark records for deletion and purge marked records
• How to import records, including pictures
• How to export records
ABOUT CATALOGING
This chapter assumes the user is trained in MARC cataloging practices.
All records are entered into M3 as MARC records. They are divided into five dif- ferent databases: Bibliographic, Holding, Patron, Authority, and Picture. Your M3 system may not have all five databases.
The M3 Cataloging module is a full MARC record editor. Use it to add, modify, and delete MARC records in any of these databases.
STARTING M3 CATALOGING
To start the Cataloging module:
1. On the taskbar, click the Start button, select Programs, select Mandarin M3, and then click Cataloging. This displays the Cataloging Login dialog box.
2. Type your user ID in the Login Name box, your password in the Password
box, and then click OK. This displays the Cataloging window (Figure 4.2).
SELECTING A DATABASE
Your M3 system can access multiple catalog databases. If multiple databases are available, select the catalog database you want to use. To do so:
1. On the File menu, click Change Database. This displays the Change Data- base dialog box (Figure 4.1).
FIGURE 4.1
2. In the Current Database list, select the desired database.
3. When finished, click OK.