Profile Guide

About

The MARS 2.0 Profile was created to help simplify and explain the complex options available from Backstage Library Works when choosing Authority Control. The profile covers topics such as: Bibliographic & Authority Cleanup, Authority Matching, Series Processing, Reports, Ongoing services (Current Cataloging and Notification), and Reports.

Sections - AACR2

• Step 1 - Database - File transfer and data formats
• Step 2 - Cleanup - Bibliographic record cleanup and validation
• Step 3 - Matching - Bibliographic heading and Authority file matching options
• Step 4 - Output - Bibliographic and Authority file distribution
• Step 5 - Reports - Available reports (standard, optional, custom)
• Step 6 - Ongoing - Processing for new bibs and keeping your authority file current

Sections - RDA

• Step 1 - Database - File transfer and data formats
• Step 2 - Initial Options - Bibliographic record cleanup and validation
• Step 3 - GMD to CMC - Conversion options for 245 $h GMD to 33X CMC terms
• Step 4 - Abbreviations - Covers options to expand many different types of abbreviations
• Step 5 - Updates - Access, Title, and Imprint field updates
• Step 6 - Reports - Available reports (standard, optional, custom)
• Step 7 - Authority Control - Applying specific authority control options for your headings

Revisions

In an effort to consolidate questions and streamline the intuitive flow of the guide, we have recently updated the wiki and printed versions of the guide. We hope these changes complement the new version of the online profile.

The current version was edited January 2012.