Date: Tue, 17 Oct 1995 15:57:06 -0700
From: Crystal Graham <cgraham@GORT.UCSD.EDU>
Subject: Re: MARC format - template and training (Paula Lynch)

Although it does not address the serials-specific need you have, I'd like
to put in a plug for the OCLC CBT (computer-based training) product.  It
introduces staff to searching, the online union catalog, etc.  Recently
two new students in my department used this product enthusiastically and
effectively.  It's very helpful to introduce terminology like "delimiter"
and "subfield code," and it includes self-testing exercises.

Crystal Graham (cgraham@ucsd.edu)

> Date: Tue, 17 Oct 1995 12:11:34 -0500
> From: Paula Lynch <lynch1@JEFLIN.TJU.EDU>
> Subject: MARC format - template and training
>
> HI SERIALSTers...
>
> We are starting to look at OCLC (re-)training for serials staff and I would
> like to use a MARC template as a way to (re-)introduce staff to the basics
> of searching.
>
> A while back, I had a copy of a pre-format integration MARC record for
> serials template.  The template basically laid out the most common fields,
> indicators and delimiters found in the serials record.  It is NOT the one
> in the OCLC Bibilographic Manual.  I cannot find my copy and am wondering
> if any one (or the original author) might have something similiar.
>
> I'm also interested in hearing about different and perhaps unique
> techinques people have used to train technicians and para-professionals on
> both the MARC format and OCLC in-house.
>
> Thanks for whatever assistance y'all can provide,
> Paula
>
>
>
>
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