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This page has been superceded as of July 13, 2020. Please see Encoding Levels at Harvard Library (current)
Best Practice
The Metadata Standards Working Group recommends that Harvard catalogers use OCLC definitions for encoding levels (see below) for all cataloging.
NB: As of June 2018, Harvard recommends that all MARC bibliographic records be created in OCLC Connexion (please see Aligning the use of OCLC service offerings with Harvard Library organizational goals, approved by the Library Leadership Team in 2017). However, for those working in Alma, please note that these instructions apply to both systems.
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