Implementation: Phase 1
nGuidelines developed by working group
nUse of existing MARC 21 fields
nView records via WorldCat
nSearch label “dlr”
nAdd/update via Connexion
nAdd via separate batch load
nCoordinate with OCLC
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OCLC implemented the Digital Registry using existing WorldCat functionality and current MARC fields.  This implementation strategy allows contribution to and use of the registry to be aligned with regular library workflows. The DLF/OCLC working group created Guidelines for using the Digital Registry with existing OCLC and MARC functionality. The Guidelines will be available on the DLF website shortly.

In phase one, any library can follow the Guidelines and contribute and update records via Connexion, or contribute, but not update them, via special batch processing coordinated with OCLC.