Please note there were two errors in the original posting which I need to alert you to.

The correct wording is highlighted here:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2)� � � � <!--[endif]-->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.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·� � � � � � � � <!--[endif]-->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:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1)� � � � <!--[endif]-->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.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2)� � � � <!--[endif]-->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.

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->·� � � � � � � � <!--[endif]-->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)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·� � � � � � � � <!--[endif]-->Keyword/Numeric Search

<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.� � � � <!--[endif]-->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

<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.� � � <!--[endif]-->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)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.� � � � <!--[endif]-->NOT – use to narrow results (excludes the term that follows not)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.� � � <!--[endif]-->OR – use for broader results (Finds records containing any or all terms)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·� � � � � � � � <!--[endif]-->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

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·� � � � � � � � <!--[endif]-->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

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·� � � � � � � � <!--[endif]-->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.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->� <!--[endif]-->This setting applies whether you enter searches in:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->o� � � <!--[endif]-->Command Line Search box

<!--[if !supportLists]-->o� � � <!--[endif]-->Keyword/Numeric Search area

<!--[if !supportLists]-->o� � � <!--[endif]-->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

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.

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Thank you,

Luanne

Luanne Goodson

Consulting Database Specialist

WorldCat Quality & Partner Content Dept.