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Importing records into Voyager (including exporting from OCLC/RLIN) Adding holding & item Brief records for Circ, Reserves & Local cat. MARC guide |
Importing records into Voyager Exporting from RLIN21 / Exporting from OCLC / Importing in Voyager / Z39.50 export/import in Voyager Exporting can only be done from the RLIN21 client software, not from the web version. The configuration is handled centrally. To export a record, simply search for it in the client, then click on the "Export" link. The record will be saved to the "work" file on your hard drive ready for import into Voyager. To export from OCLC Connexion, configuration must be set on the computer. In the Tools menu under Options, an export destination file must be set on the Export tab. The standard path is: C:\Voyager\work\connex.dat Staff may not have permission to create this profile themselves. Once the configuration is set, log on to the database, search for the record. When it is displayed on the screen, choose Export from the Action menu (or press F5 or use the Export icon). The record will be saved to the "work" file on your hard drive ready for import into Voyager. 1. Set your preferences. 2. Open the import file. 3. Save the record. Z39.50 export/import in Voyager Use the Remote button on Voyager's search box. Double-click on OCLC or RLIN, but NOT BOTH--you may not search both databases at the same time. This will move the database to the right-hand box. Click on Connect. The menu bar will now show Remote search: RLIN or Remote search: OCLC. When you have retrieved your record(s), you must disconnect. To disconnect, bring up the search box and click on Remote. Click on the Clear button, then on the Connect button. When you are connected to Voyager, the menu bar will show simply Search. The record(s) you have retrieved should be saved either by clicking on the sailboat for records which are not overlaying, or by following the procedure for overlaying records. |
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