Exceed user expectations

Intuitive discovery that leads to breakthroughs

Student success starts with the small stuff. And that means getting all users the information they need when and where they want it. WMS empowers their experience with a single, intuitive interface to search across the full collection and all databases, find items in other libraries, view item availability, place holds, review accounts, renew items, and more. With WorldCat as the foundation, WMS connects users to unparalleled global resources through OCLC’s powerful network of libraries.

“A big part of our consideration was the discovery layer making all of our collections more discoverable, whether they're in print or online—just bringing that all together.”

Kyle Winward
Central College

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“WorldShare Management Services give each LIBROS library greater autonomy to control the policies, workflows, and functions that work best for them.”

Lea Briggs
LIBROS and the University of New Mexico

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Magnify potential

Group collaboration that maintains local control

WMS group functionality is so much more than shared resources. Without changing interfaces, users can find and request items held in your library or in your group. And circulation is streamlined through shared holds fulfillment and visibility into patron files, all without sacrificing local control of circulation policies and practices.

Refocus workflows

Efficiency that saves time and money

WMS is built for efficiency. Actually, workflows are up to four times more efficient than legacy systems or other cloud platforms. It’s easy to identify, acquire, describe, and give users the electronic and print resources they want. And with interwoven WorldCat data, both staff and users benefit from decreased processing time.

“Staff at Camden Theological Library have already noticed the benefits of being able to streamline several workflows… . This has created time for new initiatives, which we did not expect to undertake.”

Moira Bryant
Camden Theological Library

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“Really quickly, we were able to get some visualizations up and running and start to put that into the dashboard and actually show the academics ‘and here’s what you can get from the library’.”

James Hodgkin
University of Gloucestershire

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Prove value with actionable data

Relevant data that tells your story

The right data is critical. As a fully integrated platform, WMS delivers relevant information from all departments in formats you prefer. And there’s no need for expertise. Custom reports, visualizations, and the ability to evaluate collection holdings against other libraries can help drive key decisions across the library and support your important role in student success.