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AGent MARCit™: Features

Federated Search for Improved Staff Workflow

Simultaneously search the AGent MARCit suite of databases of over 20 million public-library specific MARC records, including the Library of Congress database, and other cataloging resources you would like to include, as Z39.50 targets. - AGent can instantly search as many or as few resources as specified, for quicker result retrieval.
- A potentially unlimited pool of resources helps to provide the highest hit rate possible for performing copy cataloging.
- Includes a variety of search options for more targeted results.
Intelligent Results Management
- Once a search is initiated, catalogers are taken directly to a clear and succinct presentation of bibliographic records grouped by resource for easy management and review of results.
- Sort and deduplicate results in one convenient step by title, author, or date.

Full-Featured Editor Streamlines Your Cataloging Needs

AGCat Editor supports a full range of MARC-record editing techniques for the creation of metadata.
- Create, edit, copy, and delete bibliographic records.
Use a variety of convenient standard workforms for original cataloging.

Utilize Online Interactive Authority Control

Instantly match and update bibliographic headings to authoritative forms from appropriate authority records.
- Following the authority control process, the bibliographic record and all relevant authority records may be downloaded.

Easy Transfer of Records for Loading into Your ILS

Save time and avoid the hassle of performing multiple steps to achieve the same result!
Add selected bibliographic and/or authority records to your cart
View the cart to download the MARC records
Save them on your local drive for subsequent loading into your ILS

Monitor Usage with Administrative Tools

AGent supports multiple staff logins per library for easy usage tracking.
The library administrator can set different permission levels for each staff member.
- Based on the set level of authorization, staff can customize the system according to their preferences.

Generate "Up to the Minute" Cataloging Reports

AGent MARCit keeps statistical records of cataloging activity for creating and printing reports as needed.
- Reports can be broad or specific in range, allowing for the exact timeframe and data content to be specified.
All reports are generated online for viewing and downloading in real-time, ensuring the latest and most accurate library activity is received.