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WorldCat Local: Databases

We've loaded this guide with searching tips. Read extensive descriptions of WorldCat Local features. Learn what the Working Group is doing.

How to make a database group

You can make a customized group of databases.  You'll need the database ID numbers.

How-to

database ID numbers

Database news and notes

WorldCat Local will start indexing full text in some of its databases!

Databases currently available

These databases are available for searching, as a single or in a combo.   This link gets you Beth's spreadsheet; read the column labeled "Turned on".

Databases to add

List dbs to add.  Make notes about licensing questions, limited seating, connectors, etc.

Here is OCLC's list -o- databases.  Which can we add / shall we add?

Here are databases not yet available.  Have we any to add to this list?

WorldCat Local Working Group

uky.worldcat.org

Working Group members:

  • Lybarger, Kathryn
  • Vickery, Kelly
  • Davis, Frank
  • Jan Carver
  • Laura Whayne
  • Beth Kraemer

"The group is charged to review WorldCat Local’s current configuration for possible enhancements based on OCLC’s continuing product development; to recommend a process for changing settings, adding new resources and for communicating those changes going forward; to research the possibility of participating in the WorldCat knowledge base for improved resource sharing of electronic journals; and to conduct informational sessions focused on the capabilities of the WorldCat Local discovery system."