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The Lyra Programme: Conversion

Once you have implemented the main Foundation Phase product releases, you are ready for the Conversion Phase which provides tools and services to convert your bibliographic and authority records to the MARC 21 format. Help with analysis and planning is also provided. The conversion software makes optimal use of all your Talis hardware to minimise the impact on the performance of your system. You can convert your records, check any number of them, and if required, re-run after any alterations until you are happy with the result - all while using the MARC 21 environment for real cataloguing.

MARC Conversion Guide

The MARC Conversion Guide provides information and advice, enabling you to prepare for the conversion of your records to the MARC 21 format, to identify any bespoke requirements and to complete the conversion. The Guide includes:

• Prerequisites: what you must do before starting on the conversion.
• A description of the steps involved in the conversion process.
• Information on specific data issues.
• Details of the Standard MARC Bibliographic Mapping Rules.

The MARC Conversion Guide is now available for download in PDF format.

MARC Bibliographic and Authority Conversion Packages

These packages provide you with the tools you need to convert your records to the MARC 21 format. They will include:

• The conversion software and supporting documentation.
• Talis standard mapping rules used by the conversion software to generate MARC 21 records from a Talis Alto database. The rules provide mappings from those content designators that are defined in the Talis MARC Manual, and others that have been agreed for general use.

Data Conversion Consultancy

If you want to convert data elements that are not covered by the Talis Standard MARC Bibliographic Mapping Rules, then our Data Conversion Consultancy can:

• Analyse and advise on your bespoke conversion requirements.
• Make customised amendments, where necessary, to the standard mapping rules and conversion software.
• Help verify conversion results.

MARC 21 Conversion

This demonstration gives an overview of the information and tools available to help you through your MARC 21 conversion, including the new MARC Conversion Manager. The MARC Conversion Manager is available now. Contact sales@talis.com to order.