Task Group on Vendor-Supplied Bibliographic Records

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LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection

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General Information 

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Name of Vendor

LexisNexis Academic and Library Solutions

 

Contact Information

 

Contact LexisNexis Customer Support at (800) 638-8380.

 

Description

Marc record sets for the U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection.  Sets are by arranged by Congress, subarranged by session.

Records have been created using an automated algorithm.

 

Records Availability

Records are available at no additional charge with the purchase of the LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection from the LexisNexis Academic and Library Solutions. As of 4/16/2009 Records for 1st-91st Congress, 1st session are available. Requires password for access.  Total number of records will eventually exceed 325,000.  Files are arranged by session of the Congress.

 

Test Records Availability

Available from LexisNexis.

 

Methodology for Creation of Records

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Customization

Customizations are possible using MarcEdit and are strongly recommended.

 

Evaluation 

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Fixed Fields

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Variable-Length Fields

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Subject Headings/Classification 

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Other

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Additional Comments 

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