Add Brief Title

Brief Title Records

Brief Title Records are used in WorkFlows to check out items not cataloged on the SEO Consortium database or for adding new kit bibliographic records. There are three instances when you would need to create a Brief Title:

• Adding Kit Records: adding kit records that do not have a matching OCLC bibliographic record
• Interlibrary Loan materials: to circulate materials you obtained outside our consortium
• Fast Adds: to circulate your items not currently cataloged or until a formal bibliographic record can be created by the SEO Tech Services Committee. An original cataloging request will need to be completed.

To create a Brief Title Record:

1. From the CIRC toolbar, click on the Add Brief Title wizard, located in the Items Wizard Group. 
2. Using CAPITAL LETTERS, complete the Add Brief Title form with as much information as possible:
   • 020 - ISBN
   • 024 - UPC
   • 049 - XXX (Your Library Code)
   • 100 - Author
   • 245 - Title, subtitle [GMD]
   • 260 - Year
   • 300 - Physical description
   • 500 - General note
   • 650 - Subject heading
   • Call Number
   • Library
   • Item Type
   • Item ID Note: if you are using a scanner to enter your barcode, it will automatically save the record. You will need to select "Make More Changes" to add additional information.
   • Home Location
   • Item Category 1 (Format)
   • Item Category 2 (Audience)
   • Item Category 3 (Genre)
3. 
4. Click Add Brief Title.

To Unshadow a Brief Title:

This title will be shadowed (hidden from Browse searches and online catalog) by default. If you need to make this item visible, follow these steps:

1. Login using the Tech login.
2. In the Tech Module, open the Modify Title wizard.
3. Search for your title using a General or Title Keyword search.
4. Click Modify.
5. Under the Bibliographic Tab, uncheck the Shadow Title box and save.