17. User Classes > Access > Dynamic Library Holdings

WilsonWeb offers two types of Library Holdings features including Dynamic Holdings and Static Holdings. Dynamic Holdings create a link out from each record (see the "Library Owns" icon) to the library’s OPAC system where additional information about each record would be located. Static Holdings is information that is maintained by the library and downloaded to Wilson, so that searches can be restricted to their own library holdings and customized messages can appear within the record citation.

Note: From this screen, only the most common type of Library Holdings feature, the Dynamic Holdings, is possible. Static Library Holdings customer’s information will be downloaded to Wilson and should be arranged with Wilson’s Technical Support Group prior to FTPing the information (see details below).

First, click on the Access button. Several appropriate buttons will then appear on the left toolbar, including the Library Holdings button. Click Library Holdings.

Dynamic Holdings

From this screen it will be possible to create a link from each record to the library’s catalog/OPAC system. By enabling this feature, a "Library Owns" icon will appear next to each record. By clicking on the icon, the user will be able to link to the OPAC system for additional information. The system uses ISSN numbers for periodicals and ISBN numbers for books to locate the information. Available OPAC systems are listed in the OPAC Query Name: dropdown box. If the administrator cannot identify their OPAC system, they should contact HW Wilson. The system will automatically enter the most common OPAC queries when the OPAC system is selected from the OPAC Query dropdown box. The library administrator must then define the base address (Dynamic Holdings URL) used to access holdings.

The OPAC Query Name dropdown displays a list of all available queries to append to the URL of a site. As you navigate the dropdown list, the corresponding ISSN and ISBN are shown on the screen. In addition, the type of modification to the ISSN or ISBN for each query is displayed. The default display is No Modification. If a particular kind of query is not included in this list, you must contact HW Wilson to have it added to the list.

If your OPAC is not found, please contact Tech Support.

The Dynamic Holdings URL box is where the URL address of the site to be accessed should be entered. Once both the query and URL are defined, the administrator must click the Modify Dynamic Holdings button in order to save the changes.

To set Dynamic Holdings for user access:

1. Choose the appropriate OPAC query. Note the modification as displayed on screen.

2. Enter the Dynamic Holdings URL that you want to connect to.

3. Click Modify Dynamic Holdings.

Static Holdings

The WilsonWeb Static Journal Holdings feature displays the library’s local holdings information along with WilsonWeb database records, and indicates whether or not a cited publication is available in your library. The "Library Owns" icon will appear next to each record available in the library.

How it works:

You must FTP a file containing your library’s journal holdings information to Wilson. This information is then linked to your account. The holdings message you provide for a journal will then be displayed wherever the journal is cited.

Please note the following:

• The library should send information on holdings only.

• Only records owned by the library will have the "Library Owns" icon next to a record in the search results.

• On the Advanced Search page there is a check off box available to the user that will limit searches to library holdings.

• Search result citations will have a field with the library’s message in the record.

Please contact Technical Support for an FTP, ID, Password and further instructions, or call 1-800-367-6770

To obtain technical information and instructions about holdings file requirements, please refer to Technical Specifications.