Worldcat.org enhancements in April 2009

This month’s enhancement delivers a redesigned detailed record view and a new list widget.

Detailed Record Redesign

There's a brand new detailed record design on the site to help users find location information more quickly. It also puts evaluative content directly into the page layout. The changes were made after months of rigorous usability testing with university students, public library users and general Web searchers. In addition, the redesign will make library results even more visible to major search engines.

The redesigned WorldCat detailed record page includes, clockwise from top: (1) a larger, persistent search box; (2) new utility toolbars that gather common actions for saving or citing information and adding social contributions such as reviews and tags; (3) more prominent placement for "more like this" links that help you find similar items; (4) a narrative summary for many items; and (5) Preview button that presents options for viewing content excerpts.

See the new detailed record on WorldCat.org now >>

More WorldCat news

New WorldCat List widget now available

Continuing the recent flurry of new WorldCat widgets, this month’s enhancement debuts the new WorldCat List widget. Available to use on a blog, Web site, or course management system, it gives users a formatted view of any specific lists in a compact, 300 pixel box. There are even options for WorldCat Local customization, if you are a WorldCat Local library. WorldCat Affiliate and download your own:

Attend a WorldCat Webinar

There are three WorldCat Webinars coming up—one on the WorldCat Mobile pilot in April and two in May on WorldCat.org. Join us to ask questions, give feedback, and get the latest on recent and planned enhancements:

WorldCat Mobile pilot Webinar
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
10:00 – 11:00AM US Eastern Daylight Savings time (3:00 - 4:00PM BST)
Register now

WorldCat.org Webinar
Thursday, May 21, 2009
9:00 – 10:00AM US Eastern Daylight Savings time 2:00 - 3:00PM BST)
Register now

WorldCat.org Webinar
Thursday, May 21, 2009
4:00 – 5:00PM US Eastern Daylight Savings time (1:00 - 2:00PM US Pacific Daylight Savings time)
Register now

(2009 04 27)