This option provides the information from the cataloging record in the MARC communications format which includes such binary information as directories, field lengths and base addresses and is NOT the same as the screen display that is seen on terminals. Librarians might want to use this option. The library Catalog uses many abbreviations in its Location and Call Number displays to fit information into a small amount of space. The following is a list of the abbreviations you are likely to see. The library Catalog includes detailed information about the magazines and journals that are owned by the Alameda County Library.
Periodicals are searchable by title, subject, and keyword just like books.
The library Catalog will display a full bibliographic record for titles found. It will also tell you which branches own the title, how far back each branch owns the title, the latest issue received, and detailed information about all recent issues received. HAS field in the display. Since so much information must fit into a small space many abbreviations and symbols are used. The following is a guide to these symbols.