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Note: that adding local extensions to records maintained in the NZ may require some configuration of the MD (metadata editor). Additional information is available here: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/010Alma_Online_Help_(English)/100Managing_Multiple_Institutions_Using_a_Network_Zone/03_Managing_Records_in_Consortia/010Network-Managed_Records_in_a_Network_Zone#Adding_Local_Extensions_to_Bibliographic_Records_in_the_Network_Zone
Alma Tools and Resources
Searching in Alma - Understanding how to search in Alma is key to gathering sets of records for editing and ordering purposes. The persistent search box is located at the top of every page. Search options available to each user depends upon user roles. Visit Searching in Alma for more information. See Also see Repository Search Resultsto learn how to save and reuse queries.
Metadata Editor - The Metadata Editor (MD Editor) enables you to view and edit bibliographic, holdings and authority data. Visit Navigating the New Metadata Editorfor complete instructions and video. The MD Editor runs in an ‘always on’ mode. Staff with the appropriate roles may access the MD Editor from Resources > Cataloging > Open Metadata Editor, or by simply clicking ‘Edit Record’ for a specific titles in their search results. Users have options to use the basic editor or the ‘Open Form Editor’ by clicking (Ctrl+F) from a given field/subfield.
Note: edits to records linked to the NZ will be seen by all libraries.
Normalization Rules (local and network) - “Normalization rules are used to change or update bibliographic metadata at various stages.” Normalization can be applied to import profiles; imports from external search resources, edits via the "Enhance the record" menu in the Metadata Editor.” These rules can be applied through the MD editor to individual records or groups of records using the MarcDroolNormalization. Normalization rules can be applied to records at the IZ and the NZ. Working with Normalization Rules This page contains additional information, video on applying normalization rules, including syntax, conditions, record elements and a list of actions.
Merge rules - Merge rules provide instructions on how two records are to be merged when importing records, handling records that already exist or copy cataloguing using an external resource. Working with Merge Rules This page provides information on basic merge rules, creating merge rules, examples and syntax.
Record Import - Import profiles can be configured to import a range of files, such as EOD, authority and bibliographic data. Import Profiles (local & network) — set of instructions to load, normalize (edit), match/merge/overlay, create inventory etc. Import profiles can be created to fit the needs of any particular vendor. Any number of import profiles can be created. See Managing Import Profiles for detailed information on creating/editing import profiles, including match methods and validation.
Authority Records - Alma is equipped to handle multiple subject authorities, but only one type of name authority can be used (global or local). Local authority definitions can be added.
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Cataloguing policies adopted by other library systems to support Network Zone cataloguing:
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