Connexion Client

Connexion Client

Connexion Client is a third-party tool that allows catalogers to edit and manage records outside of the ILS. 

Using Connexion Client in Koha

Below is a great partner tutorial video for anyone who is new to OCLC Connexion! We walk through how to import a record from Koha into OCLC Connexion Client, how to directly import records into Koha from OCLC Connexion Client, and also how to export Authorities from OCLC Connexion Client into Koha. 

Please note OCLC decommissioned the Connexion website in April 2024. Connexion Client is still available and continues to work with Koha!

Tutorial Video: Using OCLC Connexion


Setting up OCLC Connexion Client on the Backend:

During the setup process, a library will decide on a few workflow actions. A library can decide:
  1. Which MARC field to match the records on
  2. What action to take if a match is found
  3. What action to take if no match is found
  4. Whether or not Koha should look for items
  5. Which framework to use if it is a new record
  6. Which framework to use if it is an overlay of an existing record
If you are a partner with ByWater Solutions, we will set up the backend configuration with the library's actions.

More Resources

The Koha Manual also includes screenshots and step-by-step instructions on exporting bib records to Koha from OCLC: Koha Manual
Included in the manual is how to include Item information to your records in OCLC and have them created in Koha.


Notes
OCLC has discontinued the Connexion browser at the end of April 2024, so libraries will need to either use the browser-based product that will be replacing it, or they should set up a Connexion Gateway using the desktop software.

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