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What is stored in knowledge base 029 and 035 fields and how can I search a unique identifier number?

Symptom
  • What is stored in WorldCat knowledge base records 029 and 035 fields?
Applies to
  • WorldCat Collection Manager
Resolution

Since these records are not part of the WorldCat database, they do not function in the same manner.  In WorldCat knowledge base records:

  • 035/a is used to retain provider-supplied (such as Elsevier) unique identifiers for central index records. These values can be searched with the prefix un:
     
  • 029/b is used to store the OCN for central index records.  Example value: 5859325289.  These values can be searched with the prefix no:

 

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