National Library/OCLC Key Message No 2 This is the second Key Message about additional services being offered to Te Puna subscribing libraries. The first message looked at ways in which WebCat users can now save records from remote gateways directly into Te Puna. Several libraries have now succefully started using this option. Today’s message looks at the Registration process and what you will need to do if you want to start using either OCLC cataloguing software or accessing FirstSearch from Monday 2 July. Registration for use of OCLC Cataloguing tools: · https://www3.oclc.org/app/sysacc/header.pl is the link to the OCLC Access & Authorisation form which you can complete to get your Cataloging authorizations for all OCLC cataloguing software. · Intending CatExpress users should also use the same form. · Be sure to select the OCLC Asia Pacific as the regional service provider · Also make sure you indicate you are part of the OCLC-New Zealand partnership (you can do this at the bottom of the form in the Special Instructions section). · You will not be able to download the Connexion client until you have a password and authorisation. · Before completing the authorisation forms libraries will need to locate their OCLC symbol which you can find in the document posted on Te Puna website at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/files/NZ-Library-OCLC-Symbols.xls · If you have follow up questions about the form or the cataloguing software, please direct these to OCLC Asia Pacific (AsiaPacific@oclc.org) Registration for FirstSearch authorization: · You need to complete the form located at: http://www.oclc.org/support/forms/pdf/fsindo.pdf · In the Subscription Accounts section, please indicate Base Package. · Indicate that this is part of the New Zealand partnership in the Special Instructions/Notes section · You will need to return the form to OCLC either by fax or saving the signed document in PDF formata and transmitting electronically · Details about whom you should send the document are available on OCLC website at: http://www.oclc.org/firstsearch/ordering/default.htm · If you have follow up questions about the form or FirstSearch package, please direct these to OCLC Asia Pacific (AsiaPacific@oclc.org) You can also contact (support@oclc.org) if you have any other problems or questions. Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller@natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.