4. Syncing collections with WorldCat

Setup

Log in to CONTENTdm Administrative server

  • Server tab > settings
    • Enable WorldCat sync for the collection.

Sync via the Digital Collection Gateway

  • Log in to the DCG.
  • Under “Active Collections,” the collection you’ve just enabled should appear.
    • Edit metadata map.
    • Copy the "Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications" metadata map to begin.
    • More > Update field splitting rules: confirm that all Dublin Core fields (except 'extent' and 'rights') split on [semicolon].
    • Scroll through several records, checking the WorldCat item and the MARC views to make sure the splitting and mapping are ok.
    • Approve and sync.
    • Complete sync (see below)

Re-syncing collections (setup already done; after more content has been added)

Sync via the Digital Collection Gateway

  • Log in to the DCG.
  • “Active Collections” > select the dated link under "Sync Schedule."
  • Click the "Sync with WorldCat now" button.
  • Return to the "Reports" tab later in the day and View the report for the newly synced collection.
  • Compare the "Records Added" count to your expectations.
  • Complete sync (see below)

Complete sync and re-index the collection.

  • Return to the CONTENTdm Administrative server
  • Server tab > Harvesting > Complete sync > Sync records
  • Items tab > select collection from dropdown menu > Index > index now

Follow the instructions in the document: 5. Loading CONTENTdm links into Watsonline if appropriate.