Hello,
We are embarking on an
authority control project for the first time with our Horizon (v.7.4.1)
database. In order for BackStage to assess our records, we need to
provide them with a sample of about 1000 bibs that are representative of
the database.
I'm looking
for BackStage clients that are also SirsiDynix Horizon users, and
who have gone through the export/import process with Horizon bibs.
We're specifically looking for some
suggestions on how to export the 1000 sample bibs from Horizon along with any pitfalls to avoid.
The Hz export function seems to work
optimally only with small batches of 200 of
fewer records. Anything more will have to be done with
the Horizon utility, Marcout, which is not a problem in itself.
The complication is that what we need is not so
simple when the criteria is not as straightforward as selecting a bib #
range (e.g. exporting bib # 1001 to
2001).
Our
export criteria includes an exclusion of
all acquisitions
records and a small batch of bibs with Dewey
call numbers. We would also like to generate a random
number of bibs after the exclusions, or at least
a representative sample of the database with x % of book bibs, x% of
serials bibs etc. Total bib
count in our database is approximately
250,000.
We could
contract SirsiDynix to take care of all the export/imports in the authority
control project, but with a very tight budget, we'd like to try to do it
ourselves first.
If anyone
would be willing to speak to me, please email me directly with your contact info
and a convenient time for me to call. We're in the Pacific Northwest, and
will be on Pacific Standard Time.
With thanks
in advance,
Shirley
Shirley
Lee
Assistant Librarian, Systems, Acquisition & Interlibrary
Loan
Norma Marion Alloway Library |
Trinity Western University
7600 Glover Road Langley, BC V2Y
1Y1
shirley.lee@twu.ca | Tel:
604-513-2121 x3914 Fax: 604-513-2063
www.twu.ca/library