Pergamon HUB is the central, common database repository. While it is used to store support requests in order to build a knowledge base, it is also used as a central store of catalogue items which can be searched by the Item Manager in order to aid in the building of the local catalogue.

In this regard, it is possible to use the HUB in three ways:

• As a donation point - any manual cataloguing that you perform locally can be uploaded to the HUB for general use by other Pergamon users (due to become live from v1.1).

• As a download point - any ISBN (or other serial number) that you require which can be found in the HUB database will be downloaded and used as a starting point for your cataloguing of that record.

• As a local download point - used in the same way as the main HUB, but sources from a local database which can be shipped out from Esferico, your Vendor / SLS etc. for only local use (i.e. does not require an internet connection). This system works in a similar way to Bibliographic DVD databases.

In order to use the HUB, one or two settings must be modified in the Lookup Manager. Login, go to the Lookup Manager, and find the [System HUB] group towards the bottom of the left-hand listing.

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