Using WorldCat
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WorldCat is a platform for finding books, creating bibliographic lists, and saving searches, offering features such as saving favorite libraries and tagging items. Users can create public or private accounts, organize research with lists and tags, and export bibliographic records in various citation styles. The platform aims to make researching interactive and engaging for both librarians and students.
Using WorldCat
- 1. Using WorldCat Save your searches, find more items...
- 2. Worldcat can be used for: ● Finding Books ● Creating Bibliographic Lists ● Saving your advanced searches ● Finding Book Reviews ● Browsing by genre ● Saving favorite libraries ● and MORE!
- 3. Using WorldCat 1. Create an account 2. Start searching to access features: a. Saving favorite library b. Creating lists and tags 3. Using your lists and tags a. Sort your lists and tags b. Export bibliographic records
- 4. Create an account Accounts can be public OR private. You decide if you want others to see your information. Go to www.worldcat. org
- 5. Create an account Choose "create an account":
- 6. Create an account Fill in the form...
- 7. Create an account You'll see this screen. You can start editing and adding to your profile now. The email is only a confirmation...
- 8. Creating an account This is what your email will look like (See, no need to check it yet.) This is just a reminder email for you in case you forget your username and password.
- 9. Create an account When you edit your profile add as much or as little information as you want. Adding your zip code will help you find libraries close to your home, though! A private account cannot be seen by anyone but you!
- 10. Start searching There is a general and an advanced search. Start with the general one first to get your profile going:
- 11. Start searching: Add to favorites You can now add libraries to your "favorites list." Now your favorite libraries will always be at the top of your searches!
- 12. Start searching: See more options Notice that you can print this record, cite it, email it, share it via social media or get the permanent link for the record.
- 13. Start searching: See more options You can also rate the book, add tags, write your own review or save it to a list.
- 14. Start searching: Add tags and list Add "tags" that you feel identifies the book for you. These are to help you and (if your profile is public) other people find similar books. Separate tags by comma and when you are finished, click "Save tags"
- 15. Start searching: Add tags and list Add your book to a list. Create a new list if you don't have a list yet. List can be public or private!
- 16. Start searching: Add tags and list Go to your profile page: You can see your created list and the tags that you've added.
- 17. Start searching: Add tags and list You can use your lists and tags to: ● Organize your research ● Add notes for later annotation ● Export bibliographic lists ● Find other books that are similar to your topic
- 18. Using lists and tags Access your lists and tags from your profile page:
- 19. Using lists and tags You can change information about your list:
- 20. Using lists and tags Add notes to your list for reference later on! See your tags on the right.
- 21. Using lists and tags Export and share your lists using many professional citation styles:
- 22. Using lists and tags Look at items in tag categories:
- 23. Conclusion WorldCat can be used by librarians and students to create interactive lists that can be shared traditionally (bibliographies and citations) or via social media. Items in lists can be private or public. Explore the possibilities of WorldCat and make researching fun and interactive!