JerseyCat

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JerseyCat Usage

1. What must my library do to join JerseyCat?
	To join JerseyCat the following forms must be completed and returned to Scherelene Schatz, Library Development Bureau, NJ State Library, PO Box 520, Trenton, NJ 08625. A. JerseyCat Participating Agreement B. Local System Data Profile for Union Database Participants (if your library will be part of the union catalog—not a Z39.50 target).Send your library’s MARC records to Auto-Graphics if you will be part of the union catalog. It is also required that each participating library send at least one interlibrary loan staff member to a training session in June or July. School librarian training and new staff member sessions will be held throughout the summer, September, and October.

2. What equipment must my library have to use JerseyCat?
	To use JerseyCat in your library you need a computer with Internet access to the World Wide Web. You will need to use either Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, or Netscape 6.0 or higher as your browser. Installation of special software is not required at your library.

3. What libraries will be members of the union catalog?
	Libraries with a collection of less than 50,000 volumes will be members of the union database if they are not members of a large library consortia.

4. What libraries will be Z39.50 target catalogs?
	Libraries and library consortia with a collection size greater than 100,000 volumes, that are Z39.50 compliant and are capable of displaying holdings information (location, call number, and circulation status) via JerseyCat will be Z39.50 target catalogs.

5. Can I search Z39.50 target catalogs and the union catalog at the same time?
	Yes, you can do a broadcast search of the union catalog and up to ten Z39.50 target catalogs .

6. How often is a library required to update our records in the union catalog?
	You are required to update your records annually. We would like the union catalog to be as current as possible. If you can arrange to update your records more often, it will enhance the value of the union catalog.

7. Can the interlibrary loan form be edited at the local library level?
	No. The interlibrary loan form is a global form and requires the same information at all locations. However, additional fields may be added to the form if the majority of libraries are in need of the field.

8. Can each library customize the searching screen?
	Yes. Each library may choose which library catalogs they want to make available for their patrons and staff.

9. Can unfilled JerseyCat ILL requests be exported to OCLC?
	Yes, JerseyCat has the ability to export unfilled requests to OCLC, if your library uses OCLC Direct Request.

10. Will my library be able to send requests to the Access Center, if we cannot find an item in JerseyCat and do not have access to OCLC ILL at our local library?
	Yes, the Access Center will continue to send OCLC ILL requests for non-OCLC participants if the item is not found in JerseyCat.

Bar Codes

1. Why do I need a Institution Number for my 14 digit bar code?
	The Institution Number of the bar code is an location identifing number. If an item is lost, the bar code will tell someone though the Institution Number that the item belongs to you.

2. How do I request a bar code number?
	To request a bar code number download the bar code registration form, in word or pdf format, and mail to John Cooper - NJ State Library PO Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625 or Fax 609-278-2650 or phone 609-278-2640 ext. 117

3. If I have a question about bar codes who do I call?
	John Cooper at 609-278-2640 ext. 117

4. I Don't understand the bar code structure, can you explain it?
	Yes, see our page understanding the bar code structure for an explaination of bar codes.

JerseyCat Listserv

1. What is a listserv?
	A listserv is an e-mail mailing list that allows an individual to send an e-mail to a large group of people without knowing each persons e-mail address.

2. What is the JerseyCat listserv used for?
	We use the listserv to keep you informed on what is new with JerseyCat. New Training Schedules and User Groups. The listserv is a place for you to ask questions, comments or concerns about JerseyCat. Every staff member using JerseyCat should be on the listserv.

3. How can I subscribe to the JerseyCat listserv?
	To subscribe click here and send. Or click the following link http://lists.njstatelib.org/ . Please note that this will subscribe your sending email address to the list. To subscribe a different email address, add that address in the body of the email after "subscribe jerseycat".

4. How do I send a message to the JerseyCat listserv?
	Send an email to jerseycat@lists.njstatelib.org

5. If I have questions about the JerseyCat listserv who do I contact?
	Send an email to helpdesk@jerseycat.org with your question

Union List of Serials

1. How do I request from the Union List of Serials though Jerseycat?
	Click here for a lesson on how to make a request from the Union List of Serials

2. I have questions about uploading records to the Union List of Serials, who do I contact?
	Contact John Cooper at 609-278-2640 ext. 117 or e-mail jcooper@njstatelib.org