Define a Conditional Validation Rule

You can define a conditional rule to identify the tags and subfields that must be present or prohibited if a particular tag, indicator, or subfield is present. To define a conditional validation rule:

  1. In the Administration Explorer tree view, expand the System folder.
  2. Select Profiles and select the Cataloging tab.
  3. Select MARC validation: Bibliographic or MARC validation: Authority.

The MARC Validation Editor appears for the selected MARC format.

  1. Select the tag in the MARC Fields list for which you want to create a conditional validation rule.

Tip:
You cannot set conditional rules for the Leader, control fields, fixed fields (fields less than 010) or indicators.

  1. In the Rules list, click btnInsertValRow00192.gif to open a conditional rule row.

The selected tag number is displayed in the first column of the first available row in the Rules list.

Tip:
To delete the rule, select it under Tag Level Rules, and click the delete button.

  1. Type the indicator or subfield in the appropriate column, select the box in the Condition column in the same row, and specify the condition:
    • Select must have if the tag or subfield is required. For example, a 490 tag must have an 830 tag.
    • Select must not have if the tag or subfield is prohibited when the tag is used. For example, a 100 tag must not have a 110, 111, or 130 tag.
  1. Select File > Save.