How do I relink/move an item record to another bib record?

Answer

An item record can be relinked to another bib record. Note that all items must be selected to be relinked to another bib record if they have an associated POL.

Relinking an item record(s):

  1. Perform a Physical titles or Physical items search to find the item record(s) to be relinked​
  2. Select Edit item
  3. Click Relink to another bibliographic record

     
  4. To select the bib record click on select from a list icon
    Select from the list
  5. Perform a repository search in the NZ (or the IZ if it is an IZ only record) to find the correct bib record to relink the item record to
  6. Click on the title of the record the item is going to be relinked to and choose Select
  7. Next, click on the check box for the holdings record.
    • If the item needs to go on another holdings record because it is in a different location, click Add Holdings to create a new holdings. Create the holdings record in the MD Editor. Save and Release the Record. Click Back to return to the relink items screen. Click on the check box next to the new holding item after it has been created.
  8. Click Select
    click on select
  9. Select Delete bibliographic record (unless other holdings present)
    delete bibliographic record
  10. Click Select
  11. The item record has been moved
  • Last Updated Nov 17, 2025
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  • Answered By Marcy Strong

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