Authorities: Format and Indexes provides details on selected topics that catalogers need to identify and verify information in bibliographic and/or authority records via the OCLC® authority file. It does not cover procedures for finding, creating, modifying, saving, or exporting authority records. Nor does it explain specialized functions such as replacing name authority records or creating records and adding them to the authority file.
For task-specific procedures, refer to OCLC Connexion® Help within the client and additional documentation available on the OCLC support site:
For task-specific procedures, refer to the Record Manager online help.
For comprehensive information about WorldCat bibliographic records, see OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards.
Authorities: Format and Indexes contains detailed authorities-related information that can assist the following library staff:
Authorities: Format and Indexes supersedes the third edition of the Authorities User Guide.