As a general guideline:
- Use NET holdings for local digitizations or digitizations for which Harvard Library is the custodian
- Use Portfolios for licensed or free external e-resources
Additional differences between NET holdings and Portfolios
| NET holding | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|
| OCLC symbols in WorldShare | NET holdings that meet specific criteria are reported to OCLC under the HUL symbol. Criteria evaluated include location code, restriction note, and the URL/URN. For the current criteria please visit https://wiki.harvard.edu/confluence/x/TBpHE | Not reported to OCLC |
| Alma link management | Manual (batch normalization rules available for large-scale changes) | Alma tools are provided for link management including activation/deactivation, base URL changes, etc. |
| Exposed in Borrow Direct | Yes | No |
| HOLLIS search results display | ONLINE link is presented based on 856 field Online Resource is also presented as a "library" | ONLINE link is presented based on link in the Portfolio |
HOLLIS View Online section | Link is presented based on 856 field | Link presented based on Portfolio data |
| HOLLIS Access options section in full display | Shown as "Online Resource" library with all MARC holding notes meant for display | n/a |