WorldShare Metadata is available to any library with a full OCLC Cataloging subscription. To get started with Collection Manager, complete the request form.

Log in to your library's OCLC WorldShare interface (Using Mozilla Firefox as your browser). Note: The first time you log in, establish a password.

Step 1: Configure settings at the institutional level. Go to Metadata (or Licenses)—Manage Collections:

• Click on Settings—Knowledge Base. Select the correct OCLC symbol.
• Activate WorldCat holdings option (if desired):
  • Go to Library Holdings—Set holdings in WorldCat.
  • Select the "yes" radio button. This will set holdings in WorldCat for all of your collections that are not open access collections.
    NOTE: There will be a 7-10 day delay.
• Define MARC record options at the institutional level.
  • Go to Library Holdings—Enable MARC Record Delivery.
  • Select the "yes" radio button.
  • Add customization as desired.

Step 2: Define collections to your WorldCat knowledge base and configure settings at the collection level:

• Build your WorldCat knowledge base.
• If you set holdings in WorldCat at the institution level, verify the setting at the collection level.
• Enable MARC Record Delivery at the collection level.

Step 3: Retrieve MARC records via FTP. Access OCLC usage statistic reports and set up automatic email of reports.

View detailed instructions

• Enable MARC Record Delivery and customize your records
• Retrieve MARC records, access reports, and set up automatic email notification

For help building your WorldCat knowledge base, see:

• Building your WorldCat knowledge base
• WorldCat knowledge base: Collection-level and title-level settings
• Add Demand Driven Acquisitions (DDA) collections

Attend training

Register for live training on building your WorldCat knowledge base. Visit OCLC's Training Portal:

• Go to the WorldCat knowledge base page.
• Find the Implementation Webinar. Click on the course name and register.