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WorldCat Resource Sharing Searching

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Course description

This workshop gives trainees an introduction to searching the WorldCat bibliographic database in WorldCat Resource Sharing, which is used by patrons and ILL practitioners to locate a rich array of bibliographic resources. The session introduces trainees to the three search modes -- basic, advanced, and expert -- and covers the core search strategies in the advanced mode. Other topics included in the session are a general introduction to the WorldCat Resource Sharing environment, as well as how to refine searches and do follow-on searches.

Perfect for

This course is designed for current and new OCLC ILL users who wish to learn how to search WorldCat in WorldCat Resource Sharing.

Course details

Duration: 1/2 Day

Fee:
$30 Western members
$75 Non-members

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