Is a sample for evaluation needed before sending live data?
No, you may send live data in the first file. Most local systems can output MARC data in a usable format so sending a sample is unnecessary unless you are uncertain of the usability of that data. If you have non-MARC data and would like to determine if OCLC can build MARC records for processing, a sample file can be submitted to batchservices@oclc.org. Please indicate that it is a sample to simply determine if your data can be used for batch processing. No action will be taken on this file, other than a review.
