FAQ

How do I relink holdings to another bibliographic record?

1. Locate the holdings record you want to move. You can do an "All titles," "Physical titles," or "Physical holdings" search.

2. Click … (More actions) > Relink on the holdings record.

a. This is how it will look in a title search:

b. This is how it will look in a holdings search:

3. The holdings record will open in the Metadata Editor with a "Relink Holdings - Search Bibliographic Records" panel. Search for the record where the holdings record should be linked. Be sure to choose the correct zone: Institution, Network, or Community! See cataloging policies for information on which records can be placed in the Network Zone.

4. Click Search.

5. Click Relink.

6. Alma will ask what to do with the original bib record. Select "Delete bibliographic record(s)."

7. Click Relink.


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Kristen Fredericksen
Last Updated:
2025-03-18
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