[yul-naco] new macro for creating SARs!

[Manon Theroux]

Dear NACO catalogers,

Yesterday I sent two messages about how to use an "Online Constant 
Data" record to create a new series authority record. One of the 
messages was about how to set a *default* Online Constant Data 
record. The other message was about how to *apply* this default 
Online Constant Data record to a blank workform. [We are using Online 
Constant Data records for new SARs because the regular series 
workform does not automatically supply CtY in the 64X fields.]

Now, if you are a MacroExpress user, I'm happy to report that there 
is an even easier way to create a new SAR! Steven Arakawa and Rick 
Sarcia have created a MacroExpress macro that allows you to create a 
new series from scratch using the keystroke <CTRL-S>. Instructions are below:

1. Make sure you have the MacroExpress program loaded. The macro 
won't work otherwise. Talk to your expert user if you don't have 
MacroExpress and would like to use the series macro.

2. Make sure you have set your *default* Online Constant Data record. 
The macro won't work unless you have completed this step:
http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/authorities/oclc/SetDefaultConstantData.doc

3. Download the new macro from PCAmigo and import it into your master 
MacroExpress file using these instructions (or ask your expert user 
to do it for you):
http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/macroexpress/macxyaletip6.html

4. When you are done, type <CTRL-S> in OCLC Connexion and watch as a 
blank workform is automatically opened up and your constant data is 
automatically applied (like magic!)

5. Fill in the workform and save your new SAR to the Online Save File 
as normal.


-Manon


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