Description:

Are your Connexion search strategies limited to ISBN and 3,2,2,1? OCLC now offers many more ways to retrieve records in WorldCat, including an array of keyword searches, searching by phrase, retrieving by material type and browsing by more than just title.

This two-day class covers basic and advanced searching, navigating search results and customizing the search experience. We will also review authorities searching and discuss search strategies for specific purposes, including selection/collection development, copy cataloging and finding non-book resources. The session will be offered online in two-hour increments for two successive days. Hands-on exercises are included.

Objectives: By the end of class, students will be able to:

Intended Audience:

OCLC users unfamiliar with the new OCLC Connexion interface, those inexperienced in searching and those needing a refresher.

Notes:

Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and setup instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. 

Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.

Technical Requirements:

Please see Technical Requirements for web-based classes.

Associated Training Tracks:

Cataloging and Technical Services

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Related Items:

This class is part of the Cataloging and Technical Services Track. Other classes in this track are:

General Cataloging Principles and Practices (core)
Interpreting the MARC Record (core) 
OCLC Connexion Browser Copy Cataloging Skills (core)
Introduction to the Authority File (core)
Basic MARC Tagging for Books (core)
Evaluating Technical Services (elective)
Introduction to DDC/WebDewey (elective)
Basic MARC Tagging for Serials (elective)
Cataloging: Core and Minimal (elective)
Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (elective)
Cataloging Basics: Description (elective)
Cataloging Basics: Access Points (elective)

Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering  - you may register for a class by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, and then click on the "Register" link for one of the scheduled classes.

PDF Form - you may register by printing out the registration form and faxing it to LYRASIS.