Maximizing the Value of WorldCat.org
July 28, August 23
1 - 2pm ET
Course Overview and Objectives
Worldcat.org is OCLC’s public-facing Web portal to the WorldCat database. It is a discovery tool for library-owned materials worldwide and a social networking tool for libraries and their patrons. This course provides a brief introduction to the Worldcat.org platform and illustrates how you can help patrons derive maximum advantage from the service. Upon completing this course, you will be able to maximize the discoverability of your items in WorldCat.org and use the service as a tool to improve your relationship with your users.
Take this class if you are a member of your library’s public services team and new to Worldcat.org—or if you just want a refresher so that you can better instruct your patrons on how to use this valuable resource.
This course is also intended for managers or technical services staff who need to know what to do ‘behind the scenes,’ so your library and your library’s patrons can take maximum advantage of WorldCat.org.
Maximizing the Value of Your OCLC Cataloging Subscription
July 22, September 10
1 - 2pm ET
Course Overview and Objectives:
This course helps cataloging and technical services managers contain costs, improve efficiencies, and use staff resources effectively by helping them take full advantage of the value of their OCLC cataloging subscription. It explains the OCLC cataloging interfaces, activities, and services that are included in the OCLC cataloging subscription. Participants will receive a checklist of next steps to help them select and implement services included in their cataloging subscription to derive full benefit from the available options.
Take this class if you are a technical services or cataloging manager whether you currently have or are considering an OCLC cataloging subscription. Members with a Group Services agreement that provides full cataloging subscriptions or equivalent are also encouraged to participate.
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August 19
1 - 2pm ET
Course Overview and Objectives:
This webinar provides an introduction to OCLC as a cooperative membership organization including an overview of the new governance structure and what it means to be a member of OCLC. This course also provides guidance on communicating with OCLC for service and on using the self service tools and resources available to make the most effective use of your OCLC product and service solutions and gain the greatest value from your membership in the cooperative.
Take this course if you are a library director, department head or a staff member of an OCLC member library, or if you are considering becoming a member of the OCLC cooperative.
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WorldCat Holdings: Why They Matter and the Tools to Maintain Them
July 20, August 17
1 - 2pm ET
Course Overview and Objectives
This course reviews the benefits of having accurate WorldCat holdings, and provides information on the available methods for maintaining those holdings. After completing this Web-based training, managers of cataloging and technical services functions will be prepared to select and implement the holdings maintenance methods most appropriate for your library.
Take this class if you are a cataloging and technical services manager in an OCLC member library, a manager within the library in any role, a staff person performing holdings maintenance functions, or if you are a working in a library that is implementing WorldCat Local, WorldCat Navigator, or any other holdings dependent service.
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