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Deflection on WorldCat Resource Sharing Online

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Prerequisites

WorldCat Resource Sharing Basics or equivalent experience.

Course description

The deflection feature in OCLC's WorldCat Resource Sharing (WCRS) system enables lenders to automatedly deflect requests for items in their collection that they hold but do not loan.  Come and learn how to really put WCRS to work while significantly reducing the time you spend processing lending requests.

What you will learn

How to set up, maintain, and use deflection in WorldCat Resource Sharing.

Topics covered include

  • How to set up and use deflection for categories of items.
  • How to set up and use deflection for individual items.

Course details

Duration: 2 Hours

Fee:
$30 Western members $75 Non-members

Instructor: