[Genealib] WorldCat.org

[Pam Cooper]

If there was ever a time libraries should put their holdings in OCLC, it is
now. A new beta test for WorldCat http://worldcat.org/  has just been
released and I think you will be pleased at the features.

 

For example, if you search for a title, a list will be provided. When you
click on the title, it asks for your zip code and it will provide the
nearest library with the number of miles!! And, it will take you right to
their catalog. Amazing!

 

I put in the "Briggs Genealogy" and it told me that the nearest library was
338 miles away in Ohoopee, GA.

 

This is really exciting and I would think it will increase your stats by
volumes especially on those rare books.

 

Enjoy!

 

Pam

 

Do you think OCLC will give me a cut? <g>

 

Pamela J. Cooper, Supervisor 

Archive Center & Genealogy Department

Indian River County Main Library

1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

 

772-770-5060 x108 - Fax 772-770-5066

Email: pcooper at indian-river.lib.fl.us 

 

Need a guide to our collection? 

See our pathfinders at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flindian/ircl/

 

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