FirstSearch glossary

Getting started

• Getting started with FirstSearch

  Implementing FirstSearch in your library (overview).

• IP Address Recognition: Getting Started

  Creating links to let your users bypass logon and go directly to FirstSearch from your library's Web site.

• NCIP Access to FirstSearch: Getting Started

  Using the NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol to provide FirstSearch access to your remote users.

Databases

• FirstSearch Databases in Brief
  Selecting FirstSearch databases (lists and summaries of database features). Also in Français, Español. PDF in Français, Español.
• FirstSearch Databases in Detail
  Selecting and using FirstSearch databases (in-depth information).
• FirstSearch Database Producers
  A list of the producers of FirstSearch databases (includes contact information).

Z39.50 access

• FirstSearch Databases Available from OCLC's Z39.50 Server
  Configuring Z39.50 access to FirstSearch (database details).
• Z39.50 Configuration Guide for the OCLC FirstSearch Service
  Connecting an external client to the OCLC FirstSearch Z39.50 server (technical specifications).
• Bath Profile Compliance Checklist
  Current Bath Profile requirements and the corresponding compliance of Z39.50 access to FirstSearch.

Using

• OCLC FirstSearch: The Basics [PDF]
  General information on using OCLC FirstSearch, the WorldCat Services Administrative Module, and OCLC Usage Statistics. PDF also available in Español, Français.
• Searching WorldCat Indexes
  Detailed descriptions of WorldCat search indexes, including fields and subfields indexed.
• Expert Searching in WorldCat Indexes
  • Index labels and examples of an expert search in WorldCat
    Summary descriptions of both text string and derived key searching with various limiters; also contains labels for local holdings.
    
  • US-MARC fields and subfields in WorldCat FirstSearch indexes
    Summary listing of fields and subfields in WorldCat indexes.
    
  • US-MARC fields displayed in a WorldCat Detailed Record
    Summary listing of fields and subfields from which information is drawn for each field in a WorldCat Detailed Record.
• Using Institution Records  [PDF] Institution Records were added to WorldCat as part of the merger with RLG. This quick reference provides instruction on how to use them in FirstSearch.
  
• • focus on Genealogy, a WorldCat Quick Reference Guide [PDF]

Managing

• Managing the OCLC FirstSearch Service
  Planning, setting up and administering FirstSearch in your library.
• Administrative Module Reference Guide
  Customizing FirstSearch for your library's users.
• Administrative Module direct links
  Link directly into specific control panels within the FirstSearch Administrative Module by task.
• Adding Your Library's Logo to FirstSearch
  Instructions for adding your library's logo to the FirstSearch user interface.
• Creating deep links to your library's online catalog (OPAC)
  Let your users link from FirstSearch results directly to a record in your online catalog (OPAC). Also permits people broadly searching the Web via Open WorldCat to deep-link into your catalog.
• Automatic Logon Scripting for FirstSearch
  Setting up FirstSearch so your library's users can bypass the logon screen.
• Controlling FirstSearch Sessions
  Controlling FirstSearch sessions to increase the number of available ports.
• OCLC FirstSearch/ILL Direct Request Link Quick Reference [PDF]
  Quick reference guide to setting up the link that allows end users to generate requests for materials cited in FirstSearch databases
• Values for Group Catalog dbname or db Component
  Values for setting up links that take users directly to a particular FirstSearch screen for a Group Union Catalog.
• Values for the Topic Component
  Values for setting up links that take users to specific FirstSearch topic areas.