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WorldCat Local "quick start" Introductory webinars

Attend this webinar to learn more about WorldCat Local "quick start" and how it can benefit your library. To register, click on the link for the session you wish to attend. You will receive a confirmation e-mail message with details about how to join the session.

Date
Introductory webinars
11/17/2009 (1:00 PM, US Eastern time) Sign up for this session >>
12/1/2009 (1:00 PM, US Eastern time) Sign up for this session >>

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WorldCat Local Customization and Batchload Solutions webinars

WorldCat Local Basic Customization webinar
This webinar will position you to share your WorldCat Local with your patrons.  Learn how to customize the basic look and feel of your WorldCat Local and WorldCat Local “quick start,” set the policies for the display of delivery options such as your Full-Text, Resource Sharing, and Place Hold buttons and links.  Finally, see how you can quickly add a customized WorldCat Local search box to your institution's web pages via an easy to use HTML generator.

WorldCat Local Special Features Customization webinar
Take your WorldCat Local to the next level by including options such as adding additional databases as part of the search experience.  This webinar focuses on the “bells and whistles,” taking you beyond the basics.  Learn how to point to your Local Holdings Records for serials, enable FirstSearch and non-OCLC databases as options for advanced search and take advantage of WorldCat Local’s ability to mimic your OPAC display for special item types.

The toll-free telephone number for participants in the United States and Canada for all sessions listed below is: 1.866.699.3239, pass code is 71327921.

To join a webinar listed below:

  1. Go to the link provided below for the webinar you wish to attend.
  2. Enter your name and e-mail address.
  3. Click Join Now.
Date
Customization webinars
11/6/2009 (11:00 AM, US Eastern time) WorldCat Local Special Features Customization
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11/10/2009 (1:45 PM, US Eastern time) WorldCat Local Basic Customization
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11/11/2009 (11:00 AM, US Eastern time) WorldCat Local Special Features Customization
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Batchload Solutions for WorldCat Local webinar
WorldCat Local and WorldCat Local “quick start” are most effective when all of your library’s collections are represented in the WorldCat database. This webinar provides information on the types of batchload projects available to libraries preparing for WorldCat Local a WorldCat Local “quick start” and the steps required to successfully complete a batchload project.

The toll-free telephone number for participants in the United States and Canada for all sessions listed below is:  1.866.699.3239, pass code is 15015581.

To join a webinar listed below:

  1. Go to the link provided below for the webinar you wish to attend.
  2. Enter your name and e-mail address.
  3. Click Join Now.
Date
Batchload Solutions webinars
11/18/2009 (10:00 AM, US Eastern time) Sign up for this session >>

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Tips for a successful WorldCat Local introduction

Hear tips for planning and implementing the local introduction of your library's WorldCat Local site and learn about ready-made resources available for your use. As you get ready to launch your library's WorldCat Local, learn how this service benefits both patrons and librarians, and what the search experience is like in the WorldCat Local interface.

Date
Tips webinars
11/4/2009 (3:00 PM, US Eastern time) Sign up for this session >>
11/18/2009 (3:00 PM, US Eastern time) Sign up for this session >>
12/2/2009 (3:00 PM, US Eastern time) Sign up for this session >>

Using WorldCat Local in your library

This program will prepare your staff for using WorldCat Local and helping your users as they begin to use the new service.

Date
Using WorldCat Local webinars
10/29/2009 (4:00 PM, US Eastern time) Sign up for this session >>

Webinar preparation

All WorldCat Local "quick start" webinars are conducted using the WebEx web conferencing service. The audio component of each webinar may vary from program to program as noted below.

Before the webinar, please confirm that your computer will support your use of WebEx for the program. Please visit https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/systemdiagnosis.php to download the WebEx files and check your computer for compatibility and firewall issues. If your test is unsuccessful, contact WebEx support at 1-866-229-3239 (toll free US & Canada) or +1-408-435-7088 (toll call).

Missed a session?

To view a recording of a previously conducted WorldCat Local webinar, please see Recent Web sessions and podcasts.

Get assistance for WorldCat Local

For questions or problems, contact your nearest OCLC office.