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Chapter 2. SUBSCRIPTION SETUP

   

 

Adding a Brief Record

If the bibliographic record for a desired serial is not currently available in your library’s database, you can use the Add Brief Record function to add a brief bibliographic record for the purpose of subscription setup.

NOTE: It will be necessary to edit the brief record at a future date using the AGCat Cataloging Client to enter complete bibliographic data for the title (see the AGCat Client User Guide for details).

To add a brief record:

  1. Select Add Brief Record from the Serials menu.
    • The Add Brief Record screen displays.

Add Brief Record Screen

Add Brief Record Screen

  1. Enter brief bibliographic data for the item:

    NOTE: Fields shown in red type are mandatory. All other fields are optional.

    • Enter the Title, Author, ISBN, Barcode and Item Call # in the appropriate text boxes.
      • If you do not enter a Barcode, the system will assign the next available barcode to the item.
    • Select the desired library location for the title from the Location drop-down menu.
      • The Location menu lists all locations/collections currently defined for your library.
    • Select the desired material type for the title from the MaterialType drop-down menu.
      • The MaterialType menu lists all material types currently defined for your library.
    • Select the desired status for the title from the Status drop-down menu.
      • The Status menu lists all exceptions currently defined for your library.
  2. When all desired information has been entered, click the Submit button to add the title to your library’s database.
    • The confirmation message “Record Submitted” displays.
  3. Click the OK button on the confirmation message to close the message.