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WorldCat Local Quickstart at Central Connecticut State University
http://burrittlibrary.worldcat.org
Debbie HermanHead, Electronic Resources and Information Systems
[email protected]: debbieatlibraryTwitter: debaherman
Why Implement?
• Part of your WorldCat subscription• 60 million article citations from ArticleFirst and
JSTOR• Customizable search box• Integrates services (link resolvers, document
delivery, purchase, etc.)• Searches OCLC licensed databases• Social networking tools• Real-time item availability & Ability to place holds
Implementation
• Site setup done by OCLC (usually 24-hour turnaround)
• Examine site template for customizations (tire kicking phase)
• Customization made through service configuration website (and help from OCLC)
• Training webinars offered weekly (basic and advanced)
CCSU’s Implementation
• Site was configured last summer• Worked with Reference staff and Head of Access
services on customization decisions• Help needed from OCLC to add a holdings group
for the CT State U libraries and to harmonize display logic of “Place hold” button with circulation policies.
• Preview link provided during fall 2009 semester; link to WorldCat on FS replaced in January 2010.
So, are you replacing your OPAC with WorldCat Local Quickstart?
Not yet… these are the challenges• Shared OPAC• Not all holdings included in WorldCat (batch
loading req.)• Conservative library culture – some criticism
that WC local and worldcat.org algorithm weights the popular and recent more heavily, no index displays.
Service Configuration Website
Service ConfigurationFulfillment Options
Demo
Demo
FRBRized Set
Links to other services
Link resolver integration
Print Holdings too!
SFX menu
Voila!
Other Features
Create & Embed a Search Box
http://burrittlibrary.worldcat.org/tools/searchboxHTML
Search Box
CONTENTdm Holdings
Tips
• Attend the training webinars• Make sure your OCLC registry entry is up to
date! • Check that serials and bibliographic holdings
are up to date in WorldCat• Have (or gain) a good understanding of local
circ policies regarding placement of holds
Next Steps for CCSU
• Promotion – faculty and library staff• Usage statistics gathering• More prominent placement on our new
website
WorldCat Local Quickstart Resources
• General information: http://www.oclc.org/worldcatlocal/quickstart/default.htm
• Registration form: https://www3.oclc.org/app/local/quickstart/
• Webinar registration and schedule: http://www.oclc.org/worldcatlocal/support/registration.htm
• Service configuration guide: http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/worldcatlocal/ServiceConfigurationGuide.pdf