WorldShare Record Manager Release Notes, July 2023

The "Insert From Cited Record" feature is now available for field 788

The "Insert From Cited Record" feature is now available for field 788 and allows you to populate the 788 field with data from the linked record in the MARC21 editor and in the Saved - In Progress file editor.
Add a 788 field with indicator 1 values "0" or "1"  and a second indicator of "8" or blank, then choose "Insert from Cited Record from the Edit dropdown or from the right-click context menu:

After selecting this new option, data from the linked record will be pulled in and a success message displays:

When working in the LHR text-view editor the call number is now automatically populated from the bibliographic record based on your user preferences

You can now populate the call number field in an LHR from the bibliographic record when you're using the LHR text-view editor in the same way as you can already do when using the LHR MARC21 editor.

Based on your choice for the Default Classification Scheme under User Preferences / Working with Records the call number field will be automatically populated with the call number from the respective call number field in the bibliographic record when creating a new LHR in the LHR text-view editor.

Please note: If you haven't set a default value for Default Classification Scheme yet and want to make use of this new feature you have to choose a default scheme and save your user preferences.

In the below example the default classification scheme is set to "Library of Congress":

The bibliographic record that a new LHR is going to be derived from has 2 call number fields, 050 and 082:

When creating a new LHR from this bibliographic record the content of the 050 field (Library of Congress call number) is added to the call number field in the LHR:

 Note: This functionality was prioritized highly on our WorldShare Record Manager Community Feedback Survey.

The "Set Holding and Export" button has been added to the Record Manager Cataloging MARC Editor view

As a cataloger you now have an option to set holdings and add a bibliographic record to an export list in a single click action. This reduces workflow times and increases cataloging efficiency.

Clicking the "Set Holding and Export" button will set the WorldCat Holding and send the bibliographic record to an export list. 

Opening authority records in LC - Root/Expanded Browse caused a server error

You can now select authority records from an LC - Root/Expanded browse result list without getting an error message. The record will open correctly in the authority editor. 

When using "Control All Headings" in bibliographic records the record was not reformatted

Using the "Control All Headings" option under the Record menu will now reformat the bibliographic record and remove e.g. unused fields. Previously the record was not correctly reformatted but adding or replacing the record reformatted it correctly.

When using "Validate" in authority records the record was not reformatted

Using the "Validate" option under the Record menu will now validate the bibliographic record and remove e.g. unused fields. Previously the record was not correctly reformatted but adding or replacing the record reformatted it correctly.

Existing data disappeared when changing the Category in the LHR text editor

Changing the "Category" field for a serial LHR in the HR text-view editor will now no longer cause data loss. You can now change the category by selecting a value from the "Category" dropdown and pre-existing fields will be retained.

Post-release sessions

To help you become familiar with the new features, enhancements, and improvements included in this release, there is an update session scheduled. Please note the session time zones when registering. The session will be recorded and archived for future viewing on the OCLC Community Center. Please register, even if you cannot attend, to receive a link to the recorded session.

WorldShare Management Services release update session (requires Community Center login)

Date: 24 July 2023, 10:30 AM

Registration: See Community Center

WorldCat Validation release notes

WorldCat Validation release notes provide current OCLC-MARC updates; changes to tagging conventions and coding practices for Bibliographic, Authority, and Holdings records; and new MARC codes. 

Virtual AskQC office hours

Join OCLC Metadata Quality staff to discuss WorldCat quality issues and cataloging questions. Visit AskQC for information about upcoming office hours, previous office hour recordings, and supporting materials.

Support website(s)

Support information for this product and related products can be found at:

• WorldShare Record Manager
• Comuníquese con el servicio de soporte de OCLC
• OCLC Community Center
• Browser compatibility chart
• OCLC cataloging application comparison