Bibliographic Utilities: How Records Are Acquired by Libraries

How records are acquired

• Libraries can acquire catalog records from the bibliographic utility ithrough several methods.
  • Downloading from online databases
    • Dedicated service
      • Many libraries have a dedicated line to OCLC and use OCLC client software.
      • This is the most common method for mid-to-large libraries.
      • Unfortunately, Passport software is only available for Windows-based systems.
    • Over the Internet
      • Via telnet to connect.oclc.org
      • Via the OCLC's Web site at http://connexion.oclc.org
    • Dial-in service
      • OCLC has many telephone numbers around the country that enable local dial-in to OCLC services.
  • Computer tape
    • Large libraries often license OCLC database contents on tape.
    • The tape is installed on a local server connected to the library automation system.
  • CD-ROM
    • Lbraries can also license subsets of OCLC database contents on CDROM.
    • The CDROM is installed on a local server connected to the library automation system.

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