[Yulcat-l] FW: OCLC QC Tip - Unexpected search results using Connexion Client
Arakawa, Steven
steven.arakawa at yale.edu
Fri Nov 8 08:58:00 EST 2013
Some useful tips applying to advanced searching in this posting from the OCLCCAT list.
Steven Arakawa
Catalog Librarian for Training & Documentation
Catalog & Metada Services
Sterling Memorial Library. Yale University
P.O. Box 208240 New Haven, CT 06520-8240
(203) 432-8286 steven.arakawa at yale.edu<mailto:steven.arakawa at yale.edu>
From: OCLC-Cataloging [mailto:OCLC-CAT at OCLC.ORG] On Behalf Of Goodson,Luanne
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 8:18 AM
To: OCLC-CAT at OCLC.ORG
Subject: [OCLC-CAT] OCLC QC Tip - Unexpected search results using Connexion Client
Connexion Client users sometimes encounter search results they do not expect, and more times than not it is due to a search option being checked (or not) that went unnoticed.
So, here is a rudimentary overview of the Search WorldCat pop-up window in the Client version 2.4 of Connexion. For more detailed information please see Help --> Client Help within Connexion or Connexion client documentation here: https://www.oclc.org/support/services/connexion/documentation/client.en.html
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Connexion Client - searching issues to always be aware of:
1) You can use more than one session of Connexion Client at a time, this can be especially helpful if you use more than one authorization number (e.g. Enhance Regular and NACO Regular). Regardless, the settings for the last session that you close will be the settings that open the next time.
2) If you share an authorization number and the person you share it with changes the search settings, and they close their session after you - their settings will be the ones that come up the next time Connexion Client is accessed. This is one of many reasons why OCLC encourages libraries to give each person their own authorization number. You may obtain as many authorizations numbers as you need, and they are free, just visit the OCLC Online Service Center https://www.oclc.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/OSCPortal for more information.
Many options are available - and if you check the box next to Retain Search, they will remain in play the next time you open the Search WorldCat window.
· Command Line Search: convenient not just for numbers, but for any search you do regularly. Try combining searches in the command line when you know the search label (e.g. kw:cataloging and dx:rda and yr:2013 and cs=dlc)
· Keyword/Numeric Search
a. Search for: pull down menus are helpful; remember you can click the plus button (e.g. beside the Language: box above) to see more options or the minus button (e.g. across from Material Type above) to see fewer options. Or click the button, which looks like a bulleted list and a pencil, before that to set your own list of indexes
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b. Don't forget the Boolean operators can be changed as well - combine search keys using AND (finds records that contain all terms anywhere in the record)
c. NOT - use to narrow results (excludes the term that follows not)
d. OR - use for broader results (Finds records containing any or all terms)
· Language (la:) - this search option refers to the language of the item for which you are searching (e.g. as found in the OCLC Fixed Field (008/35-37)) http://oclc.org/support/services/worldcat/documentation/searching/searchworldcatindexes.en.html#language
· Format (mt:) - this refers to the Type of material you wish to find, as you are used to seeing in the box at the top of a record when you choose View --> OCLC Fixed Field. http://oclc.org/support/services/worldcat/documentation/searching/searchworldcatindexes.en.html#search_worldcat_materialtypes.fm
· Internet (mt:) - to limit searches either to include or exclude internet resources
· Source (cs=) - refers to the cataloging source (to limit a search to records cataloged by the Library of Congress use dl:y)
· Microform (mf:) - limit searches to include or exclude records for microform
· Years (yr:) - in this box type a year of a range of years
· Material Type - this list includes codes which can be used to search by either format and/or document type. See Searching WorldCat Indexes for a more detailed explanation
· Apply Language of Cataloging Limiter (ll:) - this searches only on subfield $b of Field 040. Your setting remains in effect for all WorldCat searches from session to session unless you change it.
Ø This setting applies whether you enter searches in:
o Command Line Search box
o Keyword/Numeric Search area
o Quick search box on the toolbar
· Search Results: Display using GLIMIR clustering see https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/support/connexion/documentation/client/cataloging/searchworldcat/searchworldcat.pdf beginning on p. 32 of 95 for help with this selection.
Then there is the Settings button. This opens an additional window in which you can opt to view - Institution Records ; Scipio
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You might find it worthwhile to review the Searching WorldCat Indexes document http://oclc.org/support/services/worldcat/documentation/searching/searchworldcatindexes.en.html.
Finally, please consider the many training opportunities available on the OCLC Support & Training website http://www.oclc.org/support/home.en.html. You might wish to register for the free, live online "Connexion Client Module 02- Basic Bibliographic Searching" coming up Dec. 4, 2013 https://www.oclc.org/support/training/portfolios/cataloging-and-metadata/connexion-client/courses/basic-searching.en.html There is a handout available now: https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/training/Connexion_Client/Connexion_Client_Module2/Connexion%20client%20module%2002%20handouts.pdf
Improved searching skills lead to faster and more accurate cataloging, so it is worth the time to explore all the searching options available.
Please direct questions or concerns to AskQC at oclc.org<mailto:AskQC at oclc.org>
Thank you,
Luanne
Luanne Goodson
Consulting Database Specialist
WorldCat Quality & Partner Content Dept.
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