HB records versus PB records


 * Return to Contents
 * Return to Home Page


 * The pb ISBN is probably written on the order request form


 * Look inside book for pb/hb ISBN


 * Search for hb ISBN


 * If the same pb (poor) record comes up, then remove 021 field with hb ISBN


 * F9 to save


 * Now search for hb ISBN again


 * It should say no records found
 * Say OK
 * Check box
 * F9


 * Authorise headings in better HB record, noting down any headings to be merged.


 * Note - there will be no items attached to this record


 * Go to Acquisitions
 * Put in order number from order request form and overwrite pb with hb ISBN.


 * Move to cataloguing, items should now be attached to new hb record


 * Check that pb ISBN is in the new record (in case they want to order the pb again)


 * Search for pb ISBN again with checkbox off and delete work

Reviewed 20/07/06 JB