Subject: | CORRECTION OCLC QC Tip - Unexpected search results using Connexion Client |
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Date: | Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:59:55 +0000 |
From: | Goodson,Luanne <[log in to unmask]> |
Reply-To: | askqc <[log in to unmask]> |
To: | [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> |
Please
note there were two errors in the original posting which I
need to alert you to.
The correct wording is highlighted here:
2)
If
you share an authorization number
and
the same computer if the person you share it
with changes the search settings, and closes their
session – 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.
·
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 --> Top {the OCLC Fixed Field can also
be viewed at the Bottom of your screen, or as a Variable
Field}.
http://oclc.org/support/services/worldcat/documentation/searching/searchworldcatindexes.en.html#search_worldcat_materialtypes.fm
I
apologize for any confusion these inadvertent errors may
have caused.
Luanne
Goodson
Consulting
Database Specialist
WorldCat
Quality & Partner Content Dept.
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
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
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
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
Then
there is the Settings button. This opens an additional
window in which you can opt to view – Institution Records ;
Scipio
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
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Thank
you,
Luanne
Luanne
Goodson
Consulting
Database Specialist
WorldCat
Quality & Partner Content Dept.