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A new practice for identifying "Databases" in HOLLIS+ was implemented in the summer of 2016. This will affect resource type display and faceting (resource types only). It is not a substitute for appropriate subject cataloging.
In order for a record to appear as a "Database" in HOLLIS+, the Aleph NET holding should include the collection code DBASE, instead of GEN:
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This should only be used for resources available Harvard wide, via the internet.
"Databases" in HOLLIS+ can also be faceted by the resource type identified in the LDR, as defined in the HOLLIS+ resource type definitions.
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Databases are usually integrating resources. Cataloging is based on the current iteration. The DBASE code may be applied to online resources available Harvard wide, that represent collections of materials that can be searched within the database platform, such as a collection of journal articles (e.g. JSTOR) or an indexing service (e.g. EBSCOhost).
E-journals are normally NOT databases. Do not change collection code MRCIT to DBASE.
Database indicator in ERIN
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