Create WorldCat bibliographic records (Fundamentals)

 Note: If you are a WMS library or using full WorldShare Record Manager, please see Create WorldCat bibliographic records.

You can create a WorldCat bibliographic record in Text View using a material type template based on Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) or Resource Description and Access (RDA).

1. In the left navigation, click Create WorldCat Record.
2. For Type, select Text View.
3. Select a Format for the record you are creating.
   • AACR2
   • RDA (default)
4. From the Material Type drop-down list, select a material type.
   • Audio book
   • Book
   • Immagine
   • Sound recording
   • Video
5. Click Create.
6. Update the bibliographic record with your institution's information. For required fields, see required fields by material type template below.
7. From the Save drop-down menu, select one of the following:
   • Add Record to WorldCat - Adds the record to WorldCat
   • Add Record and Set WorldCat Holding - Adds the record to WorldCat and sets a WorldCat holding by adding your library's OCLC institution symbol to the record
   A confirmation message will appear with the OCLC control number once the record has been added to WorldCat.
8. If there are any errors in the record, an error message will appear. Correct the errors and repeat step 7.

Required fields by material type template

Material type template	Required field 1	Required field 2	Required field 3	Required field 4	Required field 5	Required field 6	Required field 7	Required field 8
Audio book	Titolo	Country	Year of Publication	Lingua
Book	Titolo	Country	Year of Publication	Lingua	Formato
Immagine	Titolo	Country	Year of Publication	Lingua	Formato
Sound recording	Titolo	Country	Year of Publication	Lingua	Recording Type	Playback
Video	Titolo	Country	Year of Publication	Lingua	Formato	Dimensions	Configuration of Playback Channels	Specific Material Designation