Step 1. What you do with your records
Objective
Do you know what you do (and what you plan to do) with your bibliographic records? Can you explain it clearly and consistently to other parties?
If you cannot, the objective of this step is help you do so. If you can, go to Step 2.
Actions
- Start by reading the "What can you do with your records?" section of this website and the related use cases - this will help you understand typical information flows and how to describe your activities.
- List all of the activities that you currently undertake with your bibliographic records, and your planned acivities. Use the glossary to ensure your terminology is consistent. Typical institutional activities include:
- SUPPLY records to union catalogues (national or local).
- MAKE AVAILABLE an open Z39.50 interface to records.
- USE bibliographic records in conjunction with institutional circulation data to mine user behaviour.
The list should be updated as your situation changes.
Example
Number
|
Use Case reference |
Type |
Recipient(s)
|
Specific information |
| 1 |
Use Case 1 |
Make available |
Unknown, various |
Records can be retrieved through Z39.50 in a range of formats, including MARC. No restrictions are imposed on the other parties that can retrieve records.
|
| 2 |
Use Case 7 |
Supply |
RLUK |
Records are supplied to RLUK to be included in the RLUK database. Any non-profit organisation can retrieve records from the RLUK database. |