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+ | ====== How to: Search for Data Outside RIMMF ====== | ||
+ | ===== Quick Steps ===== | ||
+ | ==== Search ==== | ||
+ | You can search for data outside RIMMF from anywhere in RIMMF (while you are in a record, in a template, or at the main menu). | ||
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+ | * Open the search menu: | ||
+ | * See [[details:searchandretrieval#invoking_the_interface|Invoking the Search Interface]] for details. | ||
+ | * Enter a heading or other words to search | ||
+ | * If a term is already showing in the Terms box, delete it | ||
+ | * Type your [[details:searchandretrieval#terms|search term]] in the Terms box | ||
+ | * Choose your [[details:searchandretrieval#search_source|Search Source]] | ||
+ | * Adjust the [[details:searchandretrieval#search_options|Search Options]] if necessary | ||
+ | * Click the <Search> button; or Hit <Enter> | ||
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+ | If the search 'timesout' (404 Request aborted on timeout) | ||
+ | then it means the source server is busy, | ||
+ | try again. | ||
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+ | ==== View MARC ==== | ||
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+ | To [[details:searchandretrieval#view_marc|view a MARC record]] before importing it: | ||
+ | * Select the heading for the record you wish to view and click the <View Marc> button; or | ||
+ | * Double-click on the heading for the record | ||
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+ | ==== Import ==== | ||
+ | If you decide to [[details:searchandretrieval#import|import a MARC record]] that you have found, into RIMMF: | ||
+ | * Click <Import> | ||
+ | * View the record | ||
+ | * Click <Add record> | ||
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+ | ==== Edit ==== | ||
+ | One you have imported and added the converted record to your RIMMF database, you can edit it in RIMMF, and link to and from it, as usual. |