Library Cataloging
OCLC has decided to turn the Open WorldCat pilot into a program that will be an ongoing benefit for OCLC member libraries. The pilot has clearly demonstrated the value of making WorldCat records and library holdings available to the general public on the open Web. During the pilot phase, Open WorldCat brought millions of click-throughs from Web search engines such as Google and Yahoo! Search to the Open WorldCat interface, where users could find and link to library catalogs and other resources. This is consistent with OCLC's chartered objective of increasing the availability of library resources and goal of weaving libraries into the Web.OCLC has released an updated interface for the Open WorldCat Program. Interface enhancements include:
- Oclc Announces "quick Start" Version Of The Oclc Worldcat Local Service
OCLC is making a WoldCat Local available for free to First Search customers. Currently it is an OPAC replacement, however, plans are to add circulation, ERM, and other ILS functions. One effect of this would be to have the circulation records for dozens...
- Open Worldcat
The Open WorldCat Web site now includes information about tools that can help you more conveniently search for library materials from your PC desktop. The three tools featured on this page are:Yahoo! Toolbar. This special edition on the Yahoo! Toolbar...
- Open Worldcat
OCLC has updated the tutorial about how to establish deep links to your library?s catalog with information for the Endeavor Voyager system in addition to additional details for several other library systems. You may access the updated version of the deep...
- Open Worldcat
Corey Murata has posted 3 Open WorldCat tools for use:Open WorldCat Lookup Using Either Google or YahooMozilla Searchbar Open WorldCat scriptOpen WorldCat search using the Google DeskbarSeen on Library Stuff....
- Oclc
This has been reported already by Jenny on the Shifted Librarian, but now there is an official notice.The Open WorldCat pilot is a year-long initiative that makes library resources available from nonlibrary Web sites. The pilot aims to test the effectiveness...
Library Cataloging
Open WorldCat
OCLC has decided to turn the Open WorldCat pilot into a program that will be an ongoing benefit for OCLC member libraries. The pilot has clearly demonstrated the value of making WorldCat records and library holdings available to the general public on the open Web. During the pilot phase, Open WorldCat brought millions of click-throughs from Web search engines such as Google and Yahoo! Search to the Open WorldCat interface, where users could find and link to library catalogs and other resources. This is consistent with OCLC's chartered objective of increasing the availability of library resources and goal of weaving libraries into the Web.OCLC has released an updated interface for the Open WorldCat Program. Interface enhancements include:
- A library distance indicatorAn expandable view of holdings beyond local libraries (when available)A more intuitive display of IP-authenticated, library services linksBook cover images, when available (for IP-authenticated users)An easier-to-use layout to help web users find materials in library collections
- Expand the set of libraries exposed through Open WorldCat to all libraries with ownership information in the WorldCat database. This is scheduled to occur on November 7. Libraries that do not wish to participate in the Program may request removal using the "Update your links" feedback form. OCLC will continue to honor previous removal requests.Make all records with holdings in WorldCat available for harvesting by Google and Yahoo! Search. Harvesting by partners will occur gradually over a period of time.Release a usage statistics site for libraries. With these statistics, library staff may monitor the number of times someone reaches their catalog, Web site or various IP-based FirstSearch fulfillment links from the Open WorldCat interface.
- Oclc Announces "quick Start" Version Of The Oclc Worldcat Local Service
OCLC is making a WoldCat Local available for free to First Search customers. Currently it is an OPAC replacement, however, plans are to add circulation, ERM, and other ILS functions. One effect of this would be to have the circulation records for dozens...
- Open Worldcat
The Open WorldCat Web site now includes information about tools that can help you more conveniently search for library materials from your PC desktop. The three tools featured on this page are:Yahoo! Toolbar. This special edition on the Yahoo! Toolbar...
- Open Worldcat
OCLC has updated the tutorial about how to establish deep links to your library?s catalog with information for the Endeavor Voyager system in addition to additional details for several other library systems. You may access the updated version of the deep...
- Open Worldcat
Corey Murata has posted 3 Open WorldCat tools for use:Open WorldCat Lookup Using Either Google or YahooMozilla Searchbar Open WorldCat scriptOpen WorldCat search using the Google DeskbarSeen on Library Stuff....
- Oclc
This has been reported already by Jenny on the Shifted Librarian, but now there is an official notice.The Open WorldCat pilot is a year-long initiative that makes library resources available from nonlibrary Web sites. The pilot aims to test the effectiveness...