Release notes, available under the COBISS Cat tab on the e-manuals website, is redesigned and now available in two formats (.HTML and .PDF).
Show list of libraries
List of libraries with the record in their local database is enabled. It also contains contact addresses that can be listed separately (the E-mails button).
List CIP report
In the Bibliographies, news, etc. (abc, UDC) group of reports, the BIB051: List CIP report is added for libraries that create CIP records.
Icon for a record in progress
In the record viewer, display and compare window, the records in progress are now marked with a pencil icon in front of the system field.
Search window
Buttons for removing search fields are added.
In bibliographic databases, searching with the prefix DE= is enabled.
Workspace
The option to display a record in a new browser tab is now accessible through the Open in new tab button in the record viewer and compare window.
Editor
Before editing COBISS2 records from the local database, a software notification is added that informs you that a record from COBIB was downloaded to the editor. You can compare this record with the record from the local database and transfer any field you want to it.
When entering the ISSN in subfield 4XXx in records for continuing resources, you can activate the transfer of the key title from the ISSN database to subfield 4XXa.
After entering the ISSN to subfield 011a or 011s and clicking the search button, the prefix SP= is automatically entered in front of the ISSN number in the COBIB database search window.
In the window for linking to records from the CONOR database, it is now possible to enter a search request in the Latin script and find an access point in the Cyrillic script, and vice versa, in those systems that use two scripts.
Viewer
When displaying records from foreign databases in the COMARC format, the values from code lists are now also displayed along with the codes in coded subfields.
The Open in new tab button is added.
CONOR
The status of the software control that checks if a record with a researcher code in the CONOR database refers to only one person (120b = “a”), is changed from “F” – Fatal to ”W” – Warning.
Fixes
When scanning subfield 856u.
When scanning a term entered in the Cyrillic script.
When retaining user defined search fields after using the Delete search request button.
When displaying borders that designate mandatory subfields in the editor, if you enabled the Expand certain input fields and display content in multiple lines setting.
When re-locking a record that you are trying to edit in different databases.
When saving records that have multiple links to the same authority record, e.g., contain two fields 702 with the same ID in subfield 3 and different values of indicator 1.
When saving records with a repeated field 500 in the CONOR database.
When checking if an identical authorized point for a corporation already exists in the CONOR database.
V1.6.2, 29 November 2024
Fixes
When closing message windows because of automatic loading of bibliographic records with a negative ID to the workspace.
In the link to the Instructions for COBISS Cat Application on the e-manuals portal.
V1.6.1, 11 October 2024
Fixes
When saving bibliographic records because of an error that was slowing down the application.
V1.6, 5 October 2024
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
Local records
In libraries with local records (i.e. records that are only in local databases and not in COBIB), a procedure is enabled for checking and saving local records to COBIB.
Deleted records
Viewing the list of deleted records for an individual library is enabled. You can view records that have been deleted after 1 October 2018.
Improved interface and graphic layout
The input field in the expert search window is wider.
In the editor, you now immediately see whether fields and subfields are mandatory and/or repeatable.
In the viewer/record display/compare window, the subfield designations are displayed in a more contrasting colour, the gap between indicator values and field designations is wider, and changes are slightly less highlighted.
Search window
Access to search history showing the last 100 search requests in an individual database is enabled (the Last search button).
Number of records that are visible on the search results list in the search window is adapted to window size.
The search term you select in the Expand window is now entered to the search window input field in brackets.
In the search window in LC/NAF database, a search field is added that enables expanded search by author’s personal name; the software finds authors’ names with basic letters and diacritics, and at the same time a truncated search (*) is performed.
A column with data from the title is added to the search results list in the METADAT database.
Workspace
When selecting fields to copy, it is now also possible to add fields directly to a record in the editor.
It is now also possible to copy fields from records from foreign databases.
Comparing all records on the workspace is enabled.
Records from foreign databases can be displayed in their original format in a new browser tab.
Editor
When adding subfields, their repeatability is considered (non-repeatable subfields are no longer on the list).
The presence of subfield 320a is now also checked in records with 001t = “1.03”.
The status of software control that in article with 001t = “1.16” checks if the host item record contains subfield 001t is changed from “F” – Fatal to ”W” – Warning.
User settings
The option for custom column width in the search window is added.
The option is added to check the validity of a record already when loading it in the editor and not just when validating or saving a record.
CONOR
In COBISS systems in which authority control is not yet activated it is now possible to delete records in the CONOR database.
With the CAT_CONOR privilege, it is also possible to unlock records that were adopted by other libraries.
Fixes
In search results display after clicking the Next 1000 button in the CONOR database.
When checking in the CONOR database if subfield 191a contains a later date than subfield 190a, whereby it is also taken into consideration whether the value of the second indicator in field 190 is “1”.
When checking for presence of subfields 102ab if they are repeated.
In message display when brackets are used in the search.
In the Expand window, where the slider always moves to the top of the list after clicking the Next button.
In button display under search results.
When searching using the NSB character.
When searching in COBISS.net if the user defined search results format contains the Sistem COBISS attribute.
In drop-down lists in the search window where you can no longer enter any text.
When displaying text in the record display if you selected the option Convert to lowercase/uppercase in subfields with the “Code entry help” code list.
V1.5.1, 6 May 2024
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
Editor
The coded subfields now also display the values from code lists.
When you open an already filled in coded subfield, the code list opens on the entered value and not on the first value in the code list anymore.
Fixes
In METADAT, where records that contain 001b=a or 001b=b are now loaded in mask M by default and not mask N anymore.
When adding content from a local code list for entry help, whereby the new content in subfields (e.g., 992b) is added at the end, and the content that is already entered is not overwritten anymore.
In field and subfield properties, where you can now set 10 repetitions of an individual field or subfield.
V1.5, 22 April 2024
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
Export records
Exporting of bibliographic records is enabled.
METADAT
Downloading records from the METADAT database is enabled.
COBISS Lib
Button for automatic login to COBISS Lib is added.
Templates
You can now limit the templates that are shown only to templates you created.
Templates that are created for adding default values must now be saved with the name DEFAULT (and not DEFAULT_username anymore).
Web links
Web links (e.g., in subfield 017a, 856u…) are now also active in the record display, viewer and window for linking with authority records.
The login window retains the library acronym of the database you were logged in last.
Search window
Highlighting a desired range of search results is enabled.
When reopening the search window, the database you selected in your last search is retained.
The search window only displays buttons relevant to the selected database. When you narrow the window, the buttons under the search results list are now displayed in multiple lines.
Workspace
You can check if the record you are editing is a duplicate of an existing record.
Editor
Changing of field and subfield properties is enabled.
The buttons for adding and deleting are now added for fields as well.
It is now possible to expand certain input fields and display the content in multiple lines.
In the window for linking with CONOR records, the button for searching records in the LC/NAF database is added.
Viewer
The option to show holdings fields in the viewer and in a new browser window is added.
The option to show the starting version of the record with holdings fields is added.
User settings
The option to refresh the view immediately after saving is added.
CONOR
Adopting and unadopting authority records from the CONOR database is enabled.
Fixes
When checking subfield 020b if subfield 020a already exists in the record.
When entering the accession number in subfield 992y.
Software control status when checking the correctness of the ISSN in subfields 225x, 321x and 4XXx changed from “F” – Fatal to ”W” – Warning.
When transferring data on proceedings from the bibliographic record to subfield 810a in authority records.
When editing a limited set of data from COBISS Lib (regardless of your cataloguing privileges).
When saving a record in the CORES database if a record with an identical ISSN already exists in the database.
When creating and displaying the system field.
When saving the search results format if the name of the format already exists.
When searching in the “Publication year” area in advanced search.
V1.4.2, 22 January 2024
Fixes
In displaying the system designation in the system field when downloading a record from COBISS.net.
V1.4.1, 8 January 2024
Fixes
In displaying the notification that linking fields 70X3 is mandatory when downloading a record from COBISS.net.
V1.4, 19 December 2023
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
COBISS Cat is linked to COBISS Lib
After saving a bibliographic record in COBISS Cat, the record is available in the COBISS Lib history.
COBISS Cat is linked to COBISS+
Showing bibliographic and authority records in COBISS+ is enabled (from the search window and workspace).
Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) are added for the Show/Hide search window, Save, Validate record buttons and the button for opening the list of copied or deleted fields and subfields.
Default values
User defined values that can be set as default are implemented.
Editor
The search prefix SN= that was entered by default in the search window that opens when entering subfield 011a is removed.
When downloading bibliographic records that were originally in the MARC 21 format, the order of subfields in the field for ISBN is retained.
Viewer
Related objects are added to COBISS.net records.
Automatic opening of some menus is cancelled.
CONOR
Users without privileges for full authority records are no longer able to change data entered to authority records by cataloguers with privileges for updating full authority records.
Improved procedure for entering a source in field 810 in authority records.
In the CONOR editor, field 992 is added to the “Cataloguer’s notes” tab.
Fixes
When displaying data on the source in fields 011 and 464 in the COMARC format.
When displaying COBISS.net records in ISBD.
Wen locking a record that is being edited by a user with the CAT_610 privilege.
V1.3.3, 22 November 2023
Fixes
When saving records when there are multiple repeated 702 fields for the same author in the CORES database.
V1.3.2, 6 November 2023
Fixes
When displaying the notification at a failed login attempt.
V1.3.1, 5 November 2023
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
In bibliographic databases, field 539 is added to mask K.
Fixes
When opening the COMARC manual when the search window is active.
When displaying bibliographic records on the workspace that contain the same ID in different COBISS systems.
V1.3, 14–15 October 2023
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
In the login window, the selected language of the user interface is retained for the next login.
The design of icons on buttons is harmonized.
A button for managing user settings is added.
The button for accessing documentation is moved to the right side of the user interface and enables access to COMARC manuals, as well as other cataloguing documentation.
Search window
Saving queries and default search fields is enabled.
Data, by which the search results should be sorted, can be defined in advance.
A button is added for transferring search results into a text file so that it can be later imported in Excel.
In the search results display, the COBISS designation is added if you are searching for a record in COBISS.net.
Workspace
The buttons on the workspace are reorganized.
It is now possible to quickly compare versions of a record from the local and the shared database, as well as add a record to the viewer and navigate the related objects underneath.
The COBISS system designation is added for records from COBISS.net.
Editor
Moving fields and subfields using the drag & drop method is enabled.
In the “Notes” tab in the editor, the field 992 is added.
In subfield 001x - Replacement record ID, the general data on the replacement record is displayed. A search window that can be used to find that record is also added.
In the window for linking with authority records, the values from the code lists are displayed if the COMARC format is selected.
A notification that is displayed when you are exiting a record without saving is added.
If you download a record in the Cyrillic script from COBISS.net, the transliteration code is automatically added to the record.
Viewer
Links to other records are added.
CONOR
Deriving authority records for personal names to new records is disabled.
SGC
In the standard display format in SGC records, the narrower terms are also visible.
Fixes
When checking subfield 020b if subfield 020a already exists in the record.
In the display of data on the OSIC that verified the document type.
When creating the system field in some records.
In the display of the system field in the COMARC format display.
When transferring indicator values from the CONOR database (from field 210) to the bibliographic database (to a 7XX field).
When deleting templates.
When saving the same record multiple times in a row.
When checking the match between the data on country and region.
When checking the contents of subfield 105b (presence of code for proceedings).
When checking the correct use of fields 701 and 711 if there are more than three authors.
When checking the code in subfield 001b - Type of record in records for e-resources.
When performing a search request if it contains a reserved word (e.g., and).
When retrieving previous search requests.
In the display of introductory phrases and tracing of see references.
In the display of the resource in search results.
In database names in the search window that can be used for entry to some subfields.
In records with acquisition data as they can no longer be deleted.
In bibliographic records where it is no longer possible to manually enter data on related and parallel headings.
V1.2, 16 June 2023
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
Editor
The option to convert text from uppercase to lowercase, and vice versa, is added, as well as the option to convert the script from Latin to Serbian/Macedonian Cyrillic, and vice versa.
Actions related to editing the subfield contents are grouped under the same button in the toolbar.
Record display
In records that are currently being edited, the author data display is updated. All variant forms of the names from the authority database are visible simultaneously.
Viewer
In the standard display format in bibliographic records, the handle identifier is now entered as a link (subfield 017a).
CONOR, SGC
Deriving authority records to new records is enabled.
Support for authority control in systems with parallel access points is implemented.
Fixes
When defining the search results display with user attributes.
When scanning, if the search request contains square brackets.
An empty subfield 3 is automatically added to those 70X fields in the records in the editor that have the name of the author entered but are not yet linked with the authority database.
V1.1.3, 8 May 2023
Fixes
When establishing connection with global code lists that assist with the entry in the KNT database.
V1.1.2, 5 May 2023
Fixes
The status of software control that checks the publication year in subfields 100c and 100d is changed from “F” – Fatal to “W” – Warning.
The status of software control that checks the value of indicator 2 in field 856 is changed from “W” – Warning to “F” – Fatal.
V1.1.1, 24 April 2023
Fixes
When checking and saving records with an entered ISBN and which were downloaded from the LC Catalog database or WorldCat.
V1.1, 19 April 2023
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
Batch-linking
Batch-linking of bibliographic records from COBIB with authority records is implemented.
Svarog
Downloading records from Svarog is implemented.
Search window
The new search button now also deletes previous search results.
Editor
Changing the mask of bibliographic records from M to N and vice versa is enabled. When deriving a new record, the option to select the mask is added.
The non-sorting (ǂ) and the LaTeX (▫) character can now also be entered using keys.
When deriving a new record, the fields with indicators (DOI, ISSN …) are no longer transferred.
Workspace
Copying fields from records on the workspace and pasting the copied and deleted fields and subfields to a record is enabled.
Buttons for displaying records in the standard format and for selecting fields to copy to the clipboard are added. The buttons for creating a new record, for deleting a record and for opening a record in a new browser tab are redesigned.
Record display
Buttons for displaying a record in the standard format and the COMARC format are redesigned.
The meaning of codes in coded data, and the titles of linked records are now displayed.
The use of the button for closing windows (x) is harmonized.
CONOR
Deleting records from the CONOR database is disabled.
SGC
The procedure for indexing SGC subject headings is updated.
Fixes
When sorting by COBISS-ID in the search results list.
In the display of variant access points from the CONOR database on the search results list.
In the display of records from the foreign databases in the standard format.
In the display of an opened year in the list of names from the CONOR database.
In the display of the database name in records on the workspace.
When checking language codes, publication year, presence of an ISBN qualification, consistency of codes in a record for an article and a record for the resource, presence of an offprint note, presence of an indicator in field 856, repeatability of 4XX fields for continuing resources.
When checking records marked for deletion or marked as split in the CONOR database.
When converting records that contain the “#” character from MARC 21 to COMARC format.
In the display of the record version when downloading from COBIB.
In the display of coded data in expanded view in the ISSN database.
V1.0.1, 4-5 March 2023
New functionalities, improvements, upgrades
Search window
The “LC ID” search field is added to the Library of Congress Online Catalog search window.
COBISS Cat