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Managing MFHD Records

If your library uses textual holdings statements for serials (e.g. “Current issue + 12 months,” “Current + 1”) this data is stored in the MFHD Record.  You can add To add or edit holdings statements, To add or edit a MFHD record for a serial title,

  • Find the bib record for the serial title
  • Select the “Serials” button
  • Select “Manage MFHDS”

Adding and Editing MFHD Records

To add a new MFHD record:

  • Select “Create MFHD”
  • Select your library branch and click “Create”
  • Check the box for the MFDH entry and click the “Actions” menu
  • Choose “Edit MFHD”
  • Add a MARC 866 field with a second indicator of “0” and a subfield $a; enter the holdings statement in the 866$a field
  • Click “Save”

Deleting MFHD Records

To delete a MFHD Record:

  • Find the bib record for the serial title whose MFHD you wish to delete
  • Select the “Serials” button
  • Select “Manage MFHDs”
  • Check the box for the MFDH entry and click the “Actions” menu
  • Choose “Delete Selected MFHDs”
Updated on September 7, 2022

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