Cicero offers a simple and an advanced cataloguing solution. This article describes the workflow for simple cataloguing.
For general information about MARC21, please refer to the official MARC21 documentation: https://www.loc.gov/marc/bibliographic/.
Create new record
When creating new records, you can base the cataloguing on predefined templates adapted to different material types. The templates ensure that certain fields are filled in beforehand.
- Go to Catalogue > Cataloguing
- Click "Create bib. record"
- Select "Simple cataloguing"
- Select the desired template
- You can now begin cataloguing
Edit existing record
- Go to Catalogue > Bibliographic records
- Search for and open the record you wish to edit
- Select "Edit" > "Edit with simple cataloguing" at the bottom of the record's detail view.
- You can now begin cataloguing
If the record does not yet exist in Cicero, you can try searching for it in an external catalogue. Read more under Search and copy records from external sources.
Cataloguing
Once the creation of the record is under way, a form is displayed with the most relevant fields. Some fields are filled in automatically based on the template. Fill in the remaining fields as required.
If you wish to add a cover image to the record, you can read more under Cover images in Cicero Catalogue.
If a field is missing, you can always save the record and then continue editing in advanced cataloguing. Read more under Advanced cataloguing (MARC21).
When you have finished cataloguing, click "Save" in the bottom right-hand corner. Note: New records may take up to one minute to appear in the search results. If you cannot find a newly created record straight away, switch off the holdings filter and search without placement criteria.