Overwrite

In Cataloguing …
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 * From Bib. Search F8, having found appropriate record
 * Highlight record
 * Import
 * Continue F9
 * Overwrite F10
 * Insert M … LK number
 * Do you wish to overwrite? Yes.

On conversion to Marc 21… If you edit a record that has been converted to MARC 21 and which has a BNB number or LC number or old local Talis number (w, x,y or z), and then save it (F9), you will be given an option to save as an 'M' number. Just say 'no' and retain the existing (non standard) number. If you are given an option to save as an ISBN say 'yes' (Email: JG, 24.11.06)

In Acquisitions …

From orders
 * Write over ISBN with (better record) new control number e.g. bA303870
 * Yes
 * Save F9 (sometimes need to hit twice in order to save)
 * In cataloguing check order details have come across with the new number and check that old M … LK number or ISBN no longer exist.

In a Dawson’s report …
 * When 2 records appear when you enter ISBN note down two ISBNs checking which is the better record and which has the order details attached
 * See overwrite instructions above In Acquisitions … onwards remembering to delete work with no order details attached.

Reviewed 24/11/06 JB