COMPanion’s NetLink is a collection of cataloged web sites in MARC/MARC 21 format. Among the millions of web sites available, there are thousands of quality web sites that contain valuable, reliable information. However, sifting through countless sites for quality information is a laborious time-consuming task. Libraries that provide cataloged web sites are a powerful time-saving resource for patrons. Libraries are the resource where patrons may find a wealth of information that is clearly organized and recognizable. NetLink assists libraries in fulfilling this mission by increasing your collection with thousands of professionally cataloged web sites.

NetLink Integrated into Alexandria

Each NetLink MARC record contains the web site URL cataloged within the 856 tag. NetLink’s MARC records are simply imported into Alexandria and merge with your library collection. Your patrons then search the library’s in-house collection along with relevant web sites.

Bibliographic descriptions of each site are listed in Alexandria’s search results. These descriptions are included in field 520 of the MARC record. The web sites are hyper-linked within Alexandria and can be launched by the click of your mouse.

Unique Auto-update Feature

NetLink’s integration with Alexandria makes updating a breeze! Alexandria automatically updates NetLink records monthly. New records are imported and dead or outdated records are updated or weeded out—automatically!

NetLink’s Quality Assurance

NetLink’s MARC records are updated monthly and are maintained and reviewed for
consistency and accuracy. Dead links are removed and new sites (500) are added each month.