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WEBTech Notes Help
WEBTech Notes is designed to support the management of Federal depository library collections. Users can search, browse, and view updates to Superintendent of Documents classification numbers and List of Classes information as they are made by GPO staff on a real-time basis. The dataset includes data from 1991 forward and is updated as needed. RecordsStandards and basic requirements for entries have been introduced into WEBTech Notes. Each entry is now considered a "record" and given a unique identifier, known as the "record number". At any time, users may use the following syntax to access an individual record based on its record number: http://www.fdlp.gov/component/webtech/technote/xxxxx where "xxxxx" is the record number (e.g., 148997). The following is a list of the fields that are found in a WebTech Notes record:
Each record has the ability to export in either HTML or .csv format. RSS FeedThe RSS feed syndicates information related to the addition and modification of records within WebTech Notes. There are 3 ways to subscribe to the RSS feed:
Default InterfaceWebTech Notes features both search and browse capabilities. As part of the default interface, all records are displayed by default in descending date order based on entry/last modified date. Primary and secondary resorting options are available for title, SuDocs number, item number, last modifed date, and status in both ascending and descending order. Sorting can be done before or after conducting a search. To resort, select a primary and/or secondary sort and then hit "Go". Users may browse records by pages and modify the records per page with a maximum option of 35. Click on an individual title to view details on the record (e.g,. title, SuDoc number, shipping list, status, category). Use the checkboxes to the left of each title to view multiple records at once or to export multiple records in either HTML or .csv formats. Use the "Select All" checkbox to select all records on a page. The maximum number of records that can be viewed or exported is capped at 35 at any one time. Export options are available at the bottom of the default interface page as well as on the returned record set page.
Advanced Search InterfaceThe advanced search interface features the ability to conduct searches by specific date, date range, category, categories, and/or within fields in any combination. Search by Date or Date RangeUsing the data select box (item in red circle illustrated below), select the start and end date and then hit "Search".
Search by CategorySelect one or more categories. By default all categories are searched (whether or not all boxes are checked).
Category options are:
Search by Fields
Search TipsRetrieve Most Recent Updates to the List of Classes for New Item NumbersTo retrieve the most recent updates to the List of Classes for new item numbers, go to the advanced search page and use the "Browse Records by Category" feature. to select the "Updates to the list of classes, new item numbers (UN)" category and hit the "Submit" button. Results will be listed in date descending (newest to oldest) order. Sample Search TypesThe default search operator is AND. Search terms do not require the use of quotation marks.
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