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Learn how to display URLs in the Amlib OpenOPAC search results screen.

It is possible to display catalogue record URLs in the OpenOPAC search results screen.

Amlib Client Settings: Authorities

It is necessary for the 856 MARC tag to include two subfields (u and z).

  1. Launch the Amlib client
  2. Go to Main > Authorities > MarcTags – the Marc Tags within the System table will display:
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  3. Select Tag No 856, then click on the F7 SubF button – the Tag Subfields table will display:
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  4. A u | URL subfield should already be present with the following settings:
    1. Sub-field = u
    2. Subfield Description = URL
    3. Can be Repeated (Y/N) = N
    4. Authority (Y/N) = Y
    5. Used in Search Key (Y/N) = Y
    6. Used in Marc Display (Y/N) = Y
    7. Create Keywords (Y/N) = N
    8. Seq No = 10
  5. Select the F1 New button
  6. Enter the following settings:
    1. Sub-field = z
    2. Subfield Description = Descriptor
    3. Can be Repeated (Y/N) = Y
    4. Authority (Y/N) = Y
    5. Used in Search Key (Y/N) = Y
    6. Used in Marc Display (Y/N) = Y
    7. Create Keywords (Y/N) = N
    8. Seq No = 20
  7. Select the F3 Update button when complete
  8. Exit and restart the Amlib client for the new settings to take effect
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