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Is it necessary to register with LAC to use AMICUS for searching?

April 26, 2017amicus LAC necessary REGISTER searching

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Is it necessary to register with LAC to use AMICUS for searching?

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Yes, LAC requires that all users register before they are allowed to search the AMICUS database. LC and PCC prefer that catalogers search the authorized form for a Canadian author or entity in the VIAF or the Canadiana Authorities database as both are freely available without registration.