OCLC's Authorities File

Scope

• The OCLC Authorities File (AF) include standardized Names, Titles, and Subject headings. These facilitate two processes:
  • The creation of consistent library catalog records.
  • The searching of online library catalogs.

The AF records come from:

• Library of Congress (LC)
• National Authority File (NAF).
• NACO libraries, which are allowed to create records for addition to the NAF.
• SACO libraris, which are allowed to create records for addition to the SAF.

OCLC Cataloging Subscribers are allowed to:

• Edit Authority Records.
• Download ("export") Authority Records to their local library automation systems.

Accessing AF

• Type cho af <control> c

Authorities Reference Card

• http://www.oclc.org/oclc/man/5411arc/5411.htm

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