Question

In Cataloging, how does ISBN/ISSN validation work?

Answer

• In the Cataloging client, ISBN and ISSNs are validated automatically unless "Bypass ISBN validation" and "Bypass ISSN validation" are checked in Options > Preferences > Validation.
• If the "Bypass" option is not checked, when a record is saved, some MARC subfields are validated to be sure they comply with the ISBN and ISSN format.
• ISBN/ISSN validation is part of the Cataloging client and does not work with tag tables.

Additional Information

• 10-digit, 13-digit and 8-digit ISBNs are supported.
• Only ISBNs and ISSNs in the MARC fields 020$a, 022$a and 024$a (if the 024 has a first indicator of 3) will be validated.

• Article last edited: 25-Jun-2018