When adding a new subscription to the catalog, you may need to create a MARC Format for Holdings Data (MFHD) record. This record indicates If your library uses textual holdings statements for serials (e.g. “Current issue + 12 months,” Library keeps 2 years”) this data is stored in the MFHD Record. To add or edit holdings statements, select would like to change the holding code for a serial title, select the “Manage MFHDs” button

To create a new MFHD record:

• Retrieve the bib record for the serial title for which you are creating the MFHD
• Select the “Serials” button
• Select “Manage MFHDs”

• Select “Create MFHD”

• Select your library branch and click “Create”

The new MFHD will be added to the list, but it is not yet complete

• Check the box for the MFDH entry and click the “Actions” menu
• Choose “Edit MFHD”

• With your cursor anywhere in the MARC 852 field, press <CTRL>+<ENTER> to add a new line; the new line will have a MARC 999 tag by default

• Change the MARC 999 tag to “866” with a second indicator of “0” and a subfield $a
• Enter the holdings statement in the 866$a field

• Save the record