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Background
The manner in which records are suppressed can affect collection analysis, statistics and may affect discovery in Primo.This policy addresses methods to minimize the impact of bib suppression on the aboverecommends two methods for suppression of records.
Policy Statement
In a shared network environment, CSU libraries should have the option to (1) suppress records at the holdings level only, not bibliographic level or (2) at the bibliographic holdings level . Holdings-level suppression only. Either option is acceptable and does not adversely affect collection analysis and statistics, but achieves the same ends.Once implementation is complete, this policy should be revisited.
Libraries should evaluate impact of option (1) to their workflows and ensure bibliographic records are unsuppressed, as appropriate.
Procedures in Alma
Action log
| Section | Point Person | Expected Completion Date | Last action taken | Next action required |
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Articulate the need for the policy (background) | Cataloging Task Force |
| Needed policy to mandate methods for suppression of records for physical inventory | To be discussed with the TS Working Group. |
Finalize Policy Statement | Cataloging Task Force |
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Revised | Cataloging Task Force | | ||
Where applicable, identify and write up procedures in Alma | Cataloging Task Force |
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| Policy revised to allow suppression of records at the bibliographic level. | Resource Management Functional Committee | Policy revised based on input from TS Working Group. | To be sent to Coordinating Committee for final approval. |