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Basic search

Discover how to perform a basic search for bibliographic, authority, local bibliographic data (LBD), local holdings (LHR), and unresolved records in WorldShare Record Manager.

You can find records quickly using a basic search. For example, a basic search can be useful when you have an ISBN or are trying to locate a record that was saved in-progress without adding or replacing the WorldCat record. Basic search allows you to search for authority, bibliographic, local bibliographic data, and local holdings records.

Search for an authority record

For a list of available authority files and indexes, see Record Manager: Authorities Guide.

  1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Authority Records.
  2. From the Scope drop-drop-down list, select an authority file.
  3. From the Index drop-down list, select an index.
  4. In the Term(s) text field, enter your search terms. The text field will expand to fit your search terms if needed.
  5. Click Search. The Search results page appears with the matching authorities results listed in a table with this information:
    • Name - The name of the authority and its associated See (4xx) and See Also (5xx) references.
       Note: See and See Also references are displayed as links if they lead to an authority record. Click the link to open the authority record in the MARC editor.
    • Field - The field in which the authority appears.
    • Description - Lists information about personal, corporate/conference, or geographic names.
  6. Click the name of the matching item to view the authority file record.

Buscar un registro bibliográfico

  1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Bibliographic Records.
  2. From the Scope drop-down list, select a search scope.
    • Select My Library Holdings if you already have at least one copy of the item.
    • Select All WorldCat if you do not own any copies of the item.
    • Select All WorldCat - Browse to browse records. For more information, see Browse.

       Note: WorldShare Management Services libraries will also see scopes for Audience level. See WorldCat holdings audience levels for more information on the available audience level search scopes.

  3. From the Index drop-down list, select an index.
  4. In the Term(s) text field, enter your search terms. The text field will expand to fit your search terms if needed. All indexes support wildcard searching with an asterisk (e.g., cat*).
  5. Click Search.
  6. Click the title of an item to open the WorldCat record.
Bibliographic record scopes and indexes - Table

 Note: See Bibliographic record indexes for detailed information about each bibliographic record index.

Scope Índice
All WorldCat
  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • Puede buscar hasta 250 números de OCLC a la vez. Un contador muestra cuántos números de OCLC quedan después de haber introducido varios números de OCLC. Una vez alcanzado el límite, el campo de texto Término(s) le impide introducir números OCLC adicionales.
    • Los números de OCLC se enlazan automáticamente mediante OR booleano.

Audience level

  • All Library Users
  • My Library Users
  • My Authenticated Users
  • My Library Staff

 Note: These scopes are only available to WorldShare Management Services libraries.

  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • Puede buscar hasta 250 números de OCLC a la vez. Un contador muestra cuántos números de OCLC quedan después de haber introducido varios números de OCLC. Una vez alcanzado el límite, el campo de texto Término(s) le impide introducir números OCLC adicionales.
    • Los números de OCLC se enlazan automáticamente mediante OR booleano.
My Group Holdings

 Note: This scope is only available to WorldShare Management Services libraries with Group aware.
 

  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • Puede buscar hasta 250 números de OCLC a la vez. Un contador muestra cuántos números de OCLC quedan después de haber introducido varios números de OCLC. Una vez alcanzado el límite, el campo de texto Término(s) le impide introducir números OCLC adicionales.
    • Los números de OCLC se enlazan automáticamente mediante OR booleano.
My Library Holdings
  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • Puede buscar hasta 250 números de OCLC a la vez. Un contador muestra cuántos números de OCLC quedan después de haber introducido varios números de OCLC. Una vez alcanzado el límite, el campo de texto Término(s) le impide introducir números OCLC adicionales.
    • Los números de OCLC se enlazan automáticamente mediante OR booleano.

Search for a local bibliographic data record

  1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Local Bibliographic Data Records.
  2. From the Index drop-down list, select an index.
  3. In the Term(s) text field, enter your search terms. The text field will expand to fit your search terms if needed.
  4. Click Search. From the results list, you can:
    • Click the Control Number in the Local Bibliographic Data Information column to open a read-only view of the LBD record.
    • Click the title of an item in the Bibliographic Record Information column to view the bibliographic record in the MARC editor and edit your associated LBDs.
Local bibliographic data record scopes and indexes - Table

 Note: See Local bibliographic data record indexes A-Z for detailed information about each local bibliographic data record index.

Scope Índice
My LBDs
  • Keyword*
  • Número de control LBD
    • You can search only one local system number at a time.
  • Local System Number
    • You can search only one local system number at a time.
  • Name*
  • Note*
  • OCLC Number*
    • You can search up to 250 OCLC numbers at a time. A counter displays how many OCLC numbers remain after you have entered multiple OCLC numbers. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional OCLC numbers.
    • Los números de OCLC se enlazan automáticamente mediante OR booleano.
  • Subject*
*This index supports wildcard searching with an asterisk.

 

Buscar un registro de explotaciones locales

  1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Local Holdings Records.
  2. From the Index drop-down list, select an index.
  3. En el campo de texto Término(s), introduzca los términos de búsqueda. El campo de texto se ampliará para ajustarse a sus términos de búsqueda, si es necesario.
    O
    En la(s) lista(s) desplegable(s) de la(s) subselección(es), seleccione las opciones pertinentes.
     Nota: Algunos índices proporcionan listas desplegables de subselección en lugar de un campo de texto Término(s). 
    Índices y subselecciones de registros de explotaciones locales - Tabla

     Note: See Local holdings record indexes A-Z for detailed information about each local holdings record index.

    Índice Available sub-selections
    Action Note  
    Barcode

    You can search up to 250 barcodes at a time. The barcodes searched cannot exceed 6500 characters. A counter displays how many barcodes and characters remain after you have entered multiple barcodes. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional barcodes.



    OCLC numbers are automatically linked by Boolean operator OR.
    Bibliographic Control Number  
    Branch/Shelving Location
    Subselección Available options
    Branch
    • Select a branch location from the drop-down list.
      Or
    • Introduzca el nombre de una sucursal en el campo de texto. A medida que escribe, el sistema le sugiere automáticamente nombres de posibles coincidencias. Si el nombre de la sucursal introducido no aparece en la lista desplegable, pulse <Enter> para añadirlo a la lista.
    Shelving Location
    • Select a shelving location from the drop-down list.
      Or
    • Enter the name of a shelving location in the text field. As you type, the system automatically suggests names of potential matches. If the shelving location entered does not appear in the drop-down list, press <Enter> to add it to the list.
    Call Number  
    Holdings Record Number  
    Lending Policy
    Subselección Available options
    Options Limited lending policy
    Will lend
    Will lend hard copy only
    Will not lend
    Unknown
    LHR Control Number  
    MARC Organization Code  
    OCLC Number You can search up to 250 OCLC numbers at a time. A counter displays how many OCLC numbers remain after you have entered multiple OCLC numbers. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional OCLC numbers.

    OCLC numbers are automatically linked by Boolean operator OR.
    Private Note  
    Public Note  
    Reproduction Policy
    Subselección Available options
    Options

     
    Will not reproduce
    Will reproduce
    Unknown
    Temporary Shelving Location
    Subselección Available options
    Branch
    • Select a branch location from the drop-down list.
      Or
    • Introduzca el nombre de una sucursal en el campo de texto. A medida que escribe, el sistema le sugiere automáticamente nombres de posibles coincidencias. Si el nombre de la sucursal introducido no aparece en la lista desplegable, pulse <Enter> para añadirlo a la lista.
    Shelving Location
    • Select a shelving location from the drop-down list.
      Or
    • Enter the name of a shelving location in the text field. As you type, the system automatically suggests names of potential matches. If the shelving location entered does not appear in the drop-down list, press <Enter> to add it to the list.
  4. Haz clic en Buscar. Aparecerá la página de resultados de la búsqueda con los registros de existencias locales coincidentes enumerados en una tabla.
    • Los resultados están ordenados numéricamente por número de OCLC.
    • To change the sort order, click any of the following column headings: Barcode(s), Branch, Lending Policy (if enabled), Bibliographic Record Information.
    LHR search results table columns - Table
    Column Descripción
    Call Number Muestra los datos del subcampo de signatura de los subcampos de designación de estantería y número de ejemplar del campo 852 de sus registros de existencias locales (LHR). La visualización de subcampos depende del contenido de los datos de su LHR y puede incluir:
    • $k - Call number prefix (R)
    • $h - Classification part (NR)
    • $i - Item part (R)
    • $j - Shelving control number (NR)
    • $l - Shelving form of title (NR)
    • $m - Call number suffix (R)
    • $t - Copy number (NR)

     Note: Subfield data is displayed without subfields (e.g., $hPN1997 .2$i.W47 2010 displays as PN1997 .2 .W47 2010).

    Código(s) de barras Displays the barcode data from the piece designation subfields of the 876 field of your LHRs. Click a barcode to open the LHR editor.
    Shared Print Displays whether the item to which the LHR is associated is part of a shared print project.

     Note: This filter only displays if the Shared Print preference has been enabled.
    Branch Muestra el nombre de la sucursal del artículo al que está asociado el LHR.
    Shelving Location Displays the shelving location for the item to which the LHR is associated.
    LHR Audience Level Displays the audience level of the LHR.

     Note:  This filter only displays for WorldShare Management Services libraries who have enabled the Audience level preference.

    Lending Policy Muestra la política de préstamo del artículo al que está asociado el LHR.

     Nota: Este filtro sólo aparece si se ha activado la preferencia Política de préstamos.
    LHR Details Displays the ILL status, holding library, and shelving location for the item to which the LHR is associated.
    Bibliographic Record Information Muestra la información bibliográfica básica del artículo al que está asociada la LHR. Haga clic en el título del artículo para ver el registro bibliográfico en el editor MARC.
  5. Haga clic en el número de llamada para abrir el editor de LHR.

Search for an unresolved record

You can search for records that do not match a record in WorldCat after going through data sync processing in Collection Manager. Use the OCLC number(s) provided in the Unresolved Cross Reference file to search for the unresolved record(s). Find more information about unresolved records, see WorldCat data sync collections: Process records in WorldCat Staging.

  1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Bibliographic Records.
  2. From the Index drop-down list, select OCLC Number.
  3. Enter the OCLC number for the unresolved record in the Term(s) text field.
  4. Click Search.
  5. Click the title of an item to open the WorldCat record.