WorldCat Collection Analysis documentation

Using

• WorldCat Collection Analysis Quick Reference
  A summary of commands and procedures for using the WorldCat Collection Analysis

• WorldCat Collection Analysis for Public Libraries Quick Reference
  A summary of commands and procedures for using the WorldCat Collection Analysis service designed for Public Libraries

• WorldCat Collection Analysis User Guide
  Describes the purpose and operation of the WorldCat Collection Analysis service, including available analysis types, their corresponding displays, and how each analysis type can be manipulated.

• OCLC Conspectus (Excel spreadsheet)
  Shows how the Dewey, Library of Congress and NLM call numbers correspond to the Divisions and Categories within the WorldCat Collection Analysis reports
• Quick Start Scenarios
  Easy-to-follow scenarios to show you how easy it is to start using WorldCat Collection Analysis.

Comparisons

• WorldCat Collection Analysis Authoritative Lists
  Collection development lists to which you can compare your collection using WorldCat Collection Analysis.

• WorldCat Collection Analysis Predefined Groups
  OCLC-defined groups such as Business & Economics, Higher Education, Law, and Public Libraries by Population Served for WorldCat Collection Analysis comparisons.

One-to-One Comparisons

• WorldCat Collection Analysis Permission Template
  Example text for requesting permission to include an individual library's holdings in a one-to-one comparison.

• Open Permissions
  OCLC member libraries who grant permission for any other OCLC member library to create a One-to-One comparison.

  Note: This information is furnished to OCLC by the libraries themselves; contact an individual library directly for questions or additional information.

Circulation Analysis

Setup instructions for creating a Circulation Analysis that will show how your library's collection is used locally.

Best Practices

• Interdisciplinary Studies Assessment
  Includes step-by-step instructions and screen shots for creating interdisciplinary studies analysis.

• Analyze Collection Gaps
  Highlights techniques you can use to analyze collection gaps and identify areas of relative strength compared to a peer group. Also shows how to share the analysis you create with those responsible for budget development and materials acquisition.

• Annual Collection Review
  Illustrates how WorldCat Collection Analysis can be used to make and support informed decisions on which titles to retain, weed, and acquire as a result of an annual collection review.

• Changing Demographics
  Demonstrates how to expand your library's collection to better serve a targeted segment of your constituency. The tutorial shows how to determine the strength of your current collection and build a prioritized acquisitions list based on peer comparisons and items frequently borrowed via ILL.

• Introduction to using Excel® with WorldCat Collection Analysis
  Provides a brief introduction to some of the more common actions within Microsoft Excel®. You can practice using the exercises as you watch the tutorial or view the tutorial and complete the practice exercises at a later time.

• Preparing for Digitization Projects
  Demonstrates how to use WorldCat Collection Analysis to identify unique items in your collection for inclusion in a digitization project. Includes examples of how to export records to create spreadsheets that support your decision-making.