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OCLC Profiling

When an institution becomes an OCLC member, it completes an OCLC Cataloging Profile that allows customized use of OCLC services, including cataloging cards.

The profile defines holding libraries (collection locations) and codes, and if the institution requires cards, receiving catalogs, types of cards produced for each receiving catalog, and catalog card specifications, such as automatic input stamps, and various automatic data added to cards. A Cataloging Profile may specify that an institution not receive cards. The profile can be changed at any time; simply notify the Nylink office via email

The profile for OCLC cataloging cards includes setting up Receiving catalogs. A receiving catalog is the physical catalog into which each sequence of cards you receive is filed (such as a public catalog, shelflist, or departmental catalog). In addition to Receiving catalogs, using the OCLC Catalog profile, you define holding libraries and codes. Each collection in your library that has unique processing requirements (such as a separate shelflist or a unique location stamp) is a holding library. During profiling, you define your holding collections and assign each a holding library code. For example, a general collection, a music collection, and a science collection each has a holding library code. For each holding library code, your profile defines the following: 1.)The types of cards produced (main entry, title entry, subject entry, shelflist, and so forth) 2.)Location stamps, notes, and tracings to appear on each type of card. 3.)The receiving catalogs (for example, public catalog, main shelflist) into which each card is filed. 4.)The sort order (the sequence in which the cards are delivered) 5.)The classification scheme and the subject headings authority.

Features

• Customized OCLC catalog cards
• You choose class scheme and subject scheme for catalog cards and how they are filed
• You set up your "holding library" codes to define your collection