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The presence of OCLC WorldCat record numbers in bibliographic records makes it possible to match records in Alma when materials are owned by multiple Alliance CSU libraries. The OCLC record number provides a match point that simplifies record loading, record maintenance, and other technical operations. Requiring use of a common bibliographic utility ensures that the records of CSU libraries can be merged and maintained with greater ease in a shared environment. If multiple bibliographic utilities were allowed, individual institutions might lower their cataloging costs. However, such an environment would significantly increase the complexity and cost of operating a shared system.
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