How does the Library of Congress accomplish global changes to MARC 21 records in its database? Are changed records re-distributed?
The Library utilizes a variety of tools to make global changes to MARC 21 records in its database and works closely with bibliographic utilities to maintain, improve, and share data. LC does not use the Voyager global heading change feature. Any records updated are re-distributed, as appropriate. CDS is aware that massive changes may affect the size of the distributed files and will alert its customers if there are significant changes in the size of the files. Back to Questions • Has the implementation of an ILS resulted in any changes for LC’s inter-library loan (ILL) partners? No. Libraries may submit ILL requests to LC as before. Back to Questions • Has the ILS implementation had an impact on LC’s cataloging output? ILS implementation affected our cataloging output beginning in 1999, when cataloging staff became members of the various teams set up to plan for implementing the ILS. The impact became noticeable in June, as more than 600 cataloging staff received training throughout th
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