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When downloading MARC records, what is the "# Records" box used for?

Some systems do not perform well loading or downloading large files of records.  Entering a maximum preferred number of records in this box will break a large file into a number of smaller files for more convenient loading into local systems.

  • Many libraries have established limits on the number of records that can be loaded at one time.  If, for example, the file you want to download contains 22,000 records and you want to load in batches of 3000, enter “3000” in the # Records box.  Clicking on the Create Download Links button will create links to seven files containing 3000 records and one containing 1000 records.