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This training session is targeted to library staff who perform acquisitions or cataloging tasks.
It covers:
basic setup and login for OCLC Connexion (client and browser versions)
using Connexion to search OCLC database for bibliographic records
search types and techniques
browse
keyword search
directed search
special search tips for
numeric searches
non-Latin scripts
media formats
import single bibliographic record into FOLIO
This training session does not cover how to edit bibliographic records or catalog (in Connexion or FOLIO). See the Cataloging page on this site for videos on how to catalog in FOLIO.
Session Recordings
Searching OCLC Connexion for Bibliographic Records
(May 10, 2023)
Training Videos
Display Setup in OCLC Connexion Client
(May 10, 2023)
Documentation
External
OCLC Connexion client settings (from OCLC)
OCLC WorldCat indexes (complete list from OCLC)
Search for copy in Connexion client (from Cornell)
Connexion tips (from Cornell)
Intro to Connexion client (slides from Cornell)
Intro to Connexion (video from Cornell)
Connexion searching refresher (video from Cornell)
Customizing the Connexion Client to Work for You (video from Georgia Library Association)
Installing Connexion
There are two interfaces are available :
the Windows-based software client ("the Connexion client"), and
the browser-based interface ("the Connexion browser")
Install the Connexion client here or access the browser at connexion.oclc.org.
OCLC Connexion requires a library-issued login for access. If you need a login, contact your manager.
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