The following list describes what counts and does not count as a numeric and derived search in WorldCat.
Counts as a numeric/derived search:
- Entering numeric or derived search keys for bibliographic records (OCLC control number, LCCN, 3,2,2,1, etc., searches), whether entered as search keys (gon,wi,th,w) or as a "find" command (fin dt gon,wi,th,w). They count as one search whether they retrieve a single record or multiple records.
- Entering search keys that result in no matches.
- Entering search keys that retrieve more than the system limit (1,500).
- Revising search keys using the Revise command or Revise from Connexion Search History.
- Choosing Revise or Repeat from Connexion browser Search History.
- Entering or revising search keys from saved searches in Connexion client.
- Re-displaying the results of a previous search using "search history."
- Selecting items from a title phrase index; see "Scan Command" for more information.
Does not count as a numeric/derived search:
Last revised: 20 October 2004