Choose the connexion client if you want a windowsbased interface. Net and is only needed if the version of windows is new and has no prior. An example of such a system is iiis millenium system. The connection client is your gateway to bentleys cloud services, portals and analytics. Oclc shall not be obligated to maintain compatibility for any prior. Catalogers login to the connexion client software to download bibliographic records from oclc for adding to lmns database. Created for mlis 7510 searching worldcat indexes pdf. Mar 29, 2018 presented by lizzy baus minitex, this online module provides instruction on performing basic bibliographic searches using oclcs connexion client cataloging software. Install the complete software if you have never installed connexion client on your computer before. In addition, you can view online statistical data of your usage of oclc services and export the data to a spreadsheet or have specific reports emailed to you. Oclc connexion crashes every time we export a record to our local system on any workstation.
Catalogers can use the connexion client for the following functions. The instructions outlined below are for configuring oclcs connexion browser web and connexion client pc software to allow realtime exporting of records into aleph. Oclc connexion client runs on the following operating systems. Oclc may, but is not obligated to, update the oclc software from time to time and will make these updates available electronically. By signing into the connection client you can find your companys projects, track your time, explore analytics, download software updates, receive relevant notifications, and access other features available to you as a bentley user. Oclc connexion client is a software program developed by oclc. Aug 30, 2004 oclc connexion client the client is a powerful, flexible, windowsbased interface with productivityboosting enhancements including macros and additional keyboard customization. Oct 25, 2014 original nonrare book cataloging using oclc connexion client the following workflow represents the current work process in place at the uc davis library when cataloging an original book not rare book using oclc connection client. Oclc permissions software instructions find a software download link and installation instructions for oclc permissions software. Click the link for connexion client only version 2. Download the required product from the developers site for free safely and easily using the official link provided by the developer of oclc connexion below. Boot camp is a utility that comes with your mac and lets you switch between macos and windows. Configuring oclc software to export to opal connexion client select tools from the menu bar and then options from the drop down menu. View the contents of the folder that contains the downloaded oclc software files e.
The client trying to install the label program, aleph, or some other software is unique to the clientnet build. Nickeson, university of rochester, rochester, ny, 14627. Aug 25, 2014 connexion lets you create and edit highquality bibliographic and authority records and then share them with the entire oclc cooperative, which benefits libraries around the world. Macros for the oclc connexion client written by walter f. Endoflife for oclc cataloging, oclc resource sharing, and. Within the web browserbased interface, you can chose between the full cataloging interface or the easytouse express interface. The connexion client comes with two default options noted in the export destination section. Create and edit bibliographic records, including constant data. This workshop will also demonstrate how to load oclc records into workflows so they are visible to patrons in the rsacat. Direct database access to oclc connexions local save file offers catalogers a way of working with oclc metadata beyond the standard connexion client interface. Oclc connexion is your access to the oclc system for cataloging.
Oclc offers software downloads for several products as well as free browser plugins for access to library collections on the web. From a notice posted on oclccat by anna sylvester, oclc product analyst. Oclc registry key is missing, and the incorrect number of digits is appearing in labels when i try to print from connexion client. Full online rsa libraries will learn how to use oclc connexion client to find catalog records for items that do not already have records in the workflows database. Possible causes for corrupt connexion client local files. Which interface you use depends on the unique needs of your library and cataloging staff. Copy selected variable field data from connexion to the windows clipboard, reformatted as unicode text for later pasting into sirsis workflows product. Find the oclc software download terms and conditions, software download links and instructions. Although the worldcat search and metadata apis provide another way to interact with oclcs data, not all libraries have the available staff time or experience to work with them. Oclc connexion client is a shareware software in the category miscellaneous developed by oclc. Changes to your local workstation configuration will require direct assistance from local it support. There are two interfaces to access the power of connexion. Configuring oclc connexion exporting to aleph flvc help center. It was initially added to our database on 10292007.
Connexion client is a windows app and will not run natively on a mac. Software information the nhais oclc program requires that you use the oclc connexion client for cataloging access to oclc worldcat. Oclc support is limited to settings internal to the connexion client software. Feb 29, 2020 configuring oclc software to export to opal connexion client select tools from the menu bar and then options from the drop down menu. Access worldcat yes, using guided keyword searching from a basic or advanced search area. Oclc connexion is your access to the oclc online computer library center system for cataloging. You can assign all of your navigation and cataloging actions using key combinations. Oclc connexion the connexion client provides much of the same cataloging functionality as exists in the browser interface, while adding productivityboosting enhancements including macros, additional keyboard customization you can perform all navigation and cataloging actions using assignable key combinations and integrated label printing. In general, updates will be announced by oclc, and licensee will have an opportunity to acquire updated materials and interim patches from oclc. The oclc product, service, and business names below are trademarks or service marks of oclc, inc. On the software downloads page, find connexion client download file in the center table.
This macro may work with any other vendors catalog software, if pipes vertical bars are used for delimiters and no spaces are present on either side of a subfield delimiter or letter. Oclc support can provide instructions but will no longer direct the work on registry settings, local software, or local hardware. Connexion client macros find definitions and supporting material for the connexion client oclc macrobook. This build contains connexion client and microsoft. Yes, using keyword and derived searching, derived searching and phrase browsing. Connexion client documentation find documentation for the windowsbased connexion client. Connexion browser, express connexion browser, cataloging connexion client. Exporting using a gateway connexion gateway export is most frequently required when a local system gives or expects a response to each record being loaded. Oct 25, 2014 copy cataloging for nonrare books using oclc connexion client the following workflow represents the current work process in place at the uc davis library when copy cataloging a nonrare book using oclc connection client. Oclc connexion oclc connexion is your access to the oclc system for cataloging. Connexion lets you create and edit highquality bibliographic and authority records and then share them with the entire oclc cooperative, which benefits libraries around the world. Business software downloads oclc dewey cutter program by online computer library center, inc.
Original nonrare book cataloging using oclc connexion client. Go to the cataloging software downloads page to download the following software. Getting started with oclc connexion client page 5 of 54 1 what is oclc connexion. Mar 04, 2017 created for mlis 7510 searching worldcat indexes pdf. Two interfaces are available, the microsoft windowsbased software client the connexion client and a browserbased interface the connexion browser. Download your copy of windows 10, then let boot camp assistant walk you through the installation steps. Getting started with oclc connexion client what is oclc connexion. You must download and install the connexion client software.
The documents listed below consist of locally selected lists of some of the most commonly used commands in oclc s connexion client for more complete lists and discussion of commands, see the oclc connexion client documentation page. The system requirements for connexion are included in getting started with the oclc connexion client connexion client cataloging documentation provides information about how to configure and use connexion client. Oclc usage statistics find support materials about account management and the reports available in the oclc usage statistics portal. To be successful in downloading, you must use the appropriate host address and port number for the region of aleph server that you intend to load records. Type our oclc authorization and password see richard or terry for these if you dont know them and click enter.
Follow installation instructions to complete each prompt. Copy cataloging for nonrare books using oclc connexion client. Getting started with oclc connexion client assistance oclc. Im getting a popup error when i try to log in to connexion. The oclc product, service, and business names below are trademarks or service. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 16. The second method uses oclc connexion client software which is windowsbased and is downloaded from oclc onto the catalogers computer.
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