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Background
The presence of OCLC WorldCat record numbers in bibliographic records makes it possible to match records in Alma when materials are owned by multiple 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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| Section | Point Person | Expected Completion Date | Last action taken | Next action required |
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Articulate the need for the policy (background) | TS Leads |
| Policy needed to regulated the use of OCLC as the standard bibliographic utility. | To be discussed with the TS Working Group. |
Finalize Draft Policy Statement | TS Leads |
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| RevisedUpdated | TS Leads |
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