OCLC Label Program Outline

This list of the steps to take is only a reminder. OCLC's website, the TourGuide and the Help sceens can give you more familiarity with the progam's features and limitations.


While logged on to OCLC:

  1. Insert diskette into Floppy (A:)
  2. For each bib record:
  3. If you want to edit the label at this point, do the folowing steps INSTEAD of step 2 above:
  4. The label information has now been stored on the diskette in a file called Getlabel.svs

Using the OCLC Cataloging Label Program
  1. Insert same diskette into Floppy (A:)
  2. Double click on the OCLC Labels icon to start the program.
  3. Maximize the window.
  4. Open the File menu.
  5. Open the File menu again.
  6. Open the File menu.
  7. To make changes to the labels (such as adding volume numbers) double click on the label you wish to change, or use arrows to highlight and then press {Enter}
  8. When you have finished editing individual labels, return to the top of the list.
  9. Labels must be marked before they are printed.
  10. Open the File menu.
  11. Check label accuracy and alignment carefully.
  12. If labels are satisfactory,
    Open the Edit menu.
  13. Open the File menu.


These instructions written by ksaginor@ccsf.cc.ca.us last updated: May 5, 1998

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