Coding Checkin Records for Serials E-Checkin

Serials that are checked in via Serials E-Checkin must have the ECHECKIN fixed-length field in their checkin records set to "TRUE" and the MEDIA fixed-length field set to "PRINT" or "EJOURNAL".

Setting the ECHECKIN field

To set the ECHECKIN field to "TRUE" in a single record:

  1. Choose Serials Checkin from the Function list.
  2. Retrieve the record.
  3. Double-click on the ECHECKIN field.
  4. Choose y TRUE.
  5. Choose OK.

Setting the MEDIA field

To set the MEDIA field in a single record:

  1. Choose Serials Checkin from the Function list.
  2. Retrieve the record.
  3. Double-click on the MEDIA field.
  4. Choose p PRINT or e EJOURNAL.
  5. Choose OK.

See Globally Updating Records for more information on changing the ECHECKIN or MEDIA field value in multiple records simultaneously.

See also:
Modifying Fixed-Length Fields
Serials E-Checkin Overview