Guidelines for Efficiency When Batch Processing HLM MARC Records at a Large Academic Library

As academic libraries continue to invest in electronic resources, batch processing of vendor-supplied MARC records has become a major aspect of cataloging procedures. As the scale of records increases, methods for efficient editing and loading become more important. This article uses the development of a workflow for handling records from EBSCO’s HLM service as a study for finding a balance between timeliness and discoverability when processing and troubleshooting large numbers of vendor-supplied records with a focus on scalability, automation, and coordination.