A holdings primer: Principles & standards for local holdings records

Provides general information on Z39.71 Holdings Format and MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD); OCLC LDR format and SERHOLD format are also briefly discussed.

Introduction
Learn about the two interlocking standards from which electronic holdings records are composed.
Z39.71
Learn about the ANSI/NISO Z39.71 holdings display standard.
MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD)
Learn about the MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD).
Batchloading of holdings records
Learn how to send groups of holdings records from one system to one or more additional systems using a batch process.
Examples of holdings records
Find multiple examples of electronic holdings records from OCLC's Connexion Browser environment.
Exercise answer key
Find the Z39.71 exercise answer keys.
Local holdings records glossary
Find a comprehensive listing of local holdings records terms accompanied by definitions.