Authorities:

1. Authorities: Saving time and money with automated processing of bib and authorities records Joan Chapa

2. Backfile processing • Entire database up-to-date at one time • Faster and cheaper than doing in-house • Tiered pricing: the bigger the file, the lower the unit cost. Makes sense to do all at once.

3. Many types of changes • All traceable headings upgraded to most current form • Many other fixes performed • Correction of filing indicator • Normalization of brackets in GMD • Update obsolete MARC content designation • Change obsolete abbreviations, and more • Custom changes to update data in predictable way

4. Ongoing authorities maintenance • We keep up with vast number of changes made to authority records • Previously unmatched headings checked with NewMatch option (free with Notification Service) • Notification includes new, changed, and deleted LC authority records, with optional report of changes

5. Ongoing bibliographic upgrade • Library determines frequency of upgrade through Overnight Authorities at $0.11/bib. • Work performed overnight so library routines are not interrupted. • Optional reports of activity on bibs. • First two are free. • Third and subsequent $0.01/bib examined.

6. Allow us to perform the bulk of authorities workload • Our services fit easily into your workflow. Provide relief for overburdened staff. • Discounts for processing sets >50K (EEBO, ECCO). • Ongoing discount for Authority Award Club members (month after 50K record processing through Overnight Authorities.) • One-stop shopping: TOC, Summaries, Fiction/Biography, Lexile, AR, RC

7. Get a quote to see how much money and time you can save! For more detailed information, contact info@marcive.com or 1-800-531-7678.