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Purpose Of Union Catalogue Module

The Union catalogue module allows multiple collections to be catalogued within a single Alice database.

Features

  • The entire catalogue for the union collection is stored on a single server, with each resource identified by collection.
  • Each collection may be maintained independently but using common authority files.
  • The joint catalogue is available for inquiry. It shows the collection to which each resource belongs.
  • The inquirer is first shown matching resources from the local collection.
  • Matching resources from all collections are then available upon request.

Prerequisites

Management

Suitability

The Union catalogue module is suitable for a group of libraries functioning as one large library across a common network.

 

Benefits

  • The common authority files ensure standardization of catalogue information across all collections in the union.
  • All libraries in the union can view the combined catalogue.
  • Provides users with greater access to resources.
  • Provides a single point of access to all collections.

 

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