Change an existing item record’s linked bib

To link an existing item record to a different bibliographic record:

Tip:
If you need to change the linked bibliographic record for multiple items, put the item records in a record set and change the control number using bulk change. See Bulk-Changing Item Records.

1. Open the Item Record workform.
2. Open the bibliographic record you want to link to the item record.
3. Select the control number on the Bibliographic Record workform, right-click, and select Copy from the context menu.

4. Paste the new control number in the Bib control box on the Item Record workform.
5. Save the item record.

The item record will be linked to the bibliographic record you selected.

Related Information

• If you change the bibliographic record linked to a serial holdings record, and there are item records linked to retained serial issues for that serial holdings record, the item records are linked to the new bibliographic record.

• Any holds that were placed on item records linked to the old bibliographic record are updated with the new bibliographic information.