[MinervaCats] duplicate records for new books

[Ulla Messerschmidt]

We frequently run into the same problem. Just cataloged six new books and
there were two duplicates. Searching
by title - not just by ISBN - before going to the z's cuts down on a lot
of duplicates.

Ulla and Jenny at TML

Ulla Messerschmidt
Technical Services Librarian
Thomas Memorial Library
6 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 767-2273 ext, 290
umesserschmidt at thomas.lib.me.us



"Debbie Lozito" <debbie.lozito at edythedyer.lib.me.us> writes:
>I’m cataloging a few new books today and of the 5 ISBNs I’ve checked 2
>books (that can’t circulate until the 9th) already have duplicate
>records. 
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>Ken Follett’s new book (b24124473 & b24288287) had an OCLC record created
>back in June but someone chose to import a far inferior record just last
>week.
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>I’m merging the records, but for heavens sake people, pay attention to
>what you’re doing. Please.
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>               -Debbie
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>Debbie Lozito
>
>Director
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>Edythe Dyer Community Library
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>269 Main Road North
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>Hampden, Maine  04444
>
>207-862-3550

 

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