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WorldCat Local : Support, training and documentation : Frequently asked questions
WorldCat Local frequently asked questions WorldCat Local™ connects your users to local, regional and global results through a single discovery-and-delivery experience. It leverages the scale of the Web, the depth of the WorldCat® catalog, and the distinctive resources of your library. One search box replaces multiple interfaces, and several "get it" options are consolidated, as well. WorldCat Local connects users' search experience with library management systems—today, that means your catalog, WorldCat, local availability and resource sharing. Soon, OCLC® will add modules for circulation, license management, print and electronic acquisitions, and more. WorldCat Local "quick start" provides a single search result that delivers your library's resources and those of the world's libraries. It is included in a WorldCat on FirstSearch® subscription at no extra cost. This is the first, easy step toward the only Web-scale cooperative, library management services on the Web. These "Frequently Asked Questions" are provided as a guide for libraries considering the purchase and implementation of WorldCat Local into their library systems. Click to view questions in any of the categories below or download the print version.
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