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Produkte und Services : Katalogisierung und Metadaten : Cataloging options for your library

Cataloging options for your library: best-in-class tools for each step of the cataloging workflow

With your library holdings in WorldCat, your library gains participation in a global library network that enables resource sharing capabilities, exposure to the vast web audience, Web-scale library management tools that help streamline routine tasks, and more.

a tool for every need

Your library creates and manages metadata

  • Connexion* supports copy and original cataloging, enabling libraries to interactively create, retrieve, edit, and share WorldCat bibliographic and authority records and to maintain WorldCat holdings data. Connexion browser lets libraries interactively create and maintain Local Holdings Records (item-specific holdings).
  • Z39.50 Cataloging* enables libraries to use their local Z39.50-compliant interface through their local cataloging system, to search and retrieve records from WorldCat for copy cataloging. Libraries can set holdings online through Z39.50 Cataloging or return holdings information through the Batchload service.
  • WorldCat Digital Collection Gateway* is a self-service tool for uploading the metadata for a library's digital content to WorldCat. The Gateway is available to all organizations at no charge.

Your library has OCLC create the metadata for you

  • Batchload* is an efficient way to add or delete large numbers of records and holdings information offline. The service adds new records to WorldCat and updates holdings information and Local Holdings Records for items a library holds.
  • WorldCat knowledge base* helps libraries better manage the workflows associated with electronic materials, to enable access to electronic content.

*Service is included at no additional charge for libraries with a full OCLC cataloging subscription