Authority Index WizardAuthority Index WizardThe Authority Index policy identifies different authority index databases into which SirsiDynix Symphony can load authority records and in which SirsiDynix Symphony can look up headings when checking bibliographic headings in catalog records under authority control. Authority indexes are also used by the Authority Lookup step. The authority index is maintained real-time. The authority index is automatically updated when authority records are added, changed, or removed.
From the List Policies window, you can create, display, modify, copy, or remove the Authority Index policies. Click Close to exit the wizard.
The following Authority Index policies are delivered with SirsiDynix Symphony.
| • | BNFRAMEAU — Bib.NacFrancais sujects Rameau |
| • | FLOATSUB — Floating Subdivisions |
| • | LCNAME — LC Names |
| • | LCSUBJECT — LC Subjects |
| • | PORSUBJ — Bib.NacPortugal assunto |
| • | UNAME — UNIMARC Names (other) |
| • | USUBJ — UNIMARC Subjects (other) |
Attributes
The Authority Index policy includes the Name and Description attributes.
| • | Name |
| • | Description |
This attribute uniquely identifies a single authority index. Authority indexes are lists of proper and improper forms of headings found in the authority database, and are used for automatic and manual checking of terms in bibliographic records. This name is ten characters or less, and may not include spaces or punctuation, except for dash (-), underscore (_), and dollar sign ($). Additionally, the pipe character (|) may not be used.
This attribute provides more information about the policy and its use by the library. The description may be up to 60 characters in length. Although the Description attribute may contain spaces and punctuation, the pipe character (|) cannot be used.
Related topics
Authority Configuration Wizards
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