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Save, Print or Email

It is possible to print, save or email catalog records one record at a time.

The formats for printing, saving and emailing are based on a combination of the MARC and Labelled display.

Important Information about Saving MARC Records

It is only possible to SAVE catalog records in the MARC communications format. It is not possible to email MARC records. Special software is needed to view and/or use these saved records.

Text Format Instructions

When viewing an individual authority record, the following box appears at the bottom of the record display:

To Print or Save the displayed catalog record:

  1. Make sure the radio button next to Text Format (Save, Print or Email) is selected.
  2. Select Print or Save Search Results
  3. A new screen will display containing only a printable/saveable version of the record.
  4. Print using the browser's Print function, or
    Save using the browser's Save As function (supply a new filename when prompted).
To Email the displayed catalog record:
  1. Make sure the radio button next to Text Format (Save, Print or Email) is selected.
  2. Enter a valid Email address in the blank box provided (if this box is left blank or an invalid email address is entered, an error message will appear).
  3. Select Email Search Results
  4. A message displays confirming the search results have been mailed.

MARC Communications Format Instructions

It is only possible to SAVE recordsin the MARC Communications Format. These formatted records may then be imported into any MARC based catalog system, but require special software to view.

To Save an authority records in MARC Communications format:

  1. Select the radio button next to MARC (ONLY save).
  2. Select Print or Save Search Results
  3. A new screen will display the MARC version of the record.
  4. Save the MARC record using the browser's Save As function (supply a new filename for the record).

Note: While it may appear that it is possible to Email MARC records, it is not. If the radio button for MARC (ONLY save) is selected and the record is emailed, it will be received in the standard ASCII format.

Screen Print

Print any screen or display in Library of Congress Authorities by selecting the browser's Print function (from an icon or menu) while viewing the screen.

Note: All information (including graphics, navigation buttons, etc.) will be included in the printout. However, this is the only way to print a Headings List and References/Scope Notes.

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