Ex Libris Repository Searches and how to save sets
Some helpful queries/search sets libraries have been using to locate specific groups of records.
- Locating locally created database records in the CZ or IZ (migrated from ILS via P2E)
- Suggested ExL query: Advanced Search-Find Electronic Collection > Add Conditions = Electronic Collection Type > Click Add Condition Button > Choose Database from drop down menu
- Results: Current Search = Electronic Collections where Electronic Collection (Electronic collection Type equals "Database")
- Locates database-only records which are not available from Ex Libris, records in CZ are created and shared by other libraries. Currently no database-only records in NZ.
- Suggested ExL query: Advanced Search-Find Electronic Collection > Add Conditions = Electronic Collection Type > Click Add Condition Button > Choose Database from drop down menu
- Recommended Search for e-Resources in the NZ:
- Alma Drop-down menu > Find Electronic Collection > where Electronic Collection > contains NAME_OF_eRESOURCE
- Search set to find bib records not linked to the NZ that should be linked
- Repository Search from Alma Drop-down menu: Find Physical Titles > Click on Advanced Search > Add Condition > Under All titles choose Is Linked > equals NO > ADD Condition > Under All Titles Other System # > starts with OCLC
- Results: All Titles where All titles (Is linked equals "No" and Other System Number starts with "oclc")
- Repository Search from Alma Drop-down menu: Find Physical Titles > Click on Advanced Search > Add Condition > Under All titles choose Is Linked > equals NO > ADD Condition > Under All Titles Other System # > starts with OCLC
- Complete list of shared resources for your library in the NZ. Should match up the Merged Target list for SFX.
Do a Repository Search > Find Electronic Collection > click Advanced Search > Add Condition > check Collection Available For in Electronic Collection section > click on Add Condition button > equals > Choose Campus