Add an authority term to records in bulk

You can add an authority term to a list of records with the Authority Term Report/Replace tool.

Before you begin

• The term must already exist. See Create an authority term.

• Save the records you want to update as a list. See Save a list.

Steps

1. Go to the Tools menu, then Authority Tool, then click Authority Term Report/Replace.

2. In Authority File, enter the name of the file that controls the field you want to update. For example, Object Type.

3. In List Name, enter the saved list of records you want to update.

4. In the top-right of the window, select the Replace option.

5. In the Replace current term(s) with field, enter the term you want to add to the records.

6. In Action on current term(s), select None.

7. Click Replace.