These records are input as K level records. Any K level records that are brought into the LCLS bibliographic database from OCLC shall be upgraded to full level I cataloging. If the record is exported from OCLC the record should be enriched by adding the correct 300 field before it is exported. Catalogers must search very carefully to avoid adding duplicate records to the LCLS bibliographic database. This often requires more than just an ISBN search.
Title searches are the best way to discover duplicate records.
Duplicates in the bibliographic database should be reported to the Database Consultant or the LCLS Cataloging Assistant so that the duplicate records can be merged. GateNet members who export records from OCLC should also help to clean up that database. Some errors can be reported online, and those that require proof of the error must be reported on print forms. Member catalogers may send these forms to the Database Consultant who will send them to OCLC monthly. Cataloging Assistant or corrected by the member cataloger.