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FAQ
DOCLINE -- Update a Holdings Record for My Library

Question: How do I update a holdings record for my library?
Answer:

To update a holdings record for your library:

  1. On the DOCLINE navigation bar, select Serial Holdings.

  2. On the DOCLINE sub navigation bar, select Update/View.

  3. Input the NLM Unique ID, ISSN, OCLC Number, or Journal Title/Title Abbreviation.

  4. Under the Filters section, make sure the checkbox in front of My Library is selected.

  5. Click Search.

    If your library has reported the holdings for the title in DOCLINE Serial Holdings, the Serial Holdings Record Display screen will appear. If your library has not reported holdings for the title in Serial Holdings, the Add Holdings screen will display. For instructions on adding a record, see the FAQ How do I add a holdings record for my library?

  6. Click Update.

  7. Change the holdings as appropriate. For information on updating non-contiguous holdings, see the FAQ How do I report a gap in holdings?

    Note: To move between fields, press Tab or click in the appropriate field.

  8. Click Update.
Related Questions:
How do I add a holdings record for my library?
How do I add an additional holdings record for holdings in a different physical format?
How do I merge my library's holdings with another library?
How do I report a gap in holdings?

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Last reviewed: 17 September 2008
Last updated: 17 September 2008
First published: 11 January 2002
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