Search WorldCat

The Search WorldCat feature in the Wise staff client allows you to search and add WorldCat records to your catalog and set holdings.

To use this function:

1. Go to Titles > Search WorldCat. The Search WorldCat window opens.
2. Enter information about the record you wish to locate:
   • Required information (you must provide at least one of these values):
     • Standard number
     • OCLC number
     • Keyword
     • Title
     • Author
     • Publisher
   • Optional information:
     • Language
     • Material type
     • Source of cataloging
     • Year
     • Results sort order   Note: This setting affects how the search results are presented. Search results can be sorted by one of the following:
       • Author
       • Date
       • Library count
       • Relevance
       • Score
       • Title
3. Click Continue. If there are 50 or fewer results, the WorldCat search results page opens. If there are more than 50 results, a pop-up window opens with the following options: 
   • Refine search - If selected, the Search WorldCat window opens again, allowing you to refine your search. 
   • Show First 50 Results - The WorldCat search results page opens with the first 50 records. 
   • Quit - Closes the window.
4. Click on the record you want to add and/or set holdings on. A green checkmark () will appear next to records that your library already has holdings set on.
5. Select an action from the buttons at the bottom of the screen:
   • Add to My catalog & Set Holdings in WorldCat
   • Add to My Catalog (no holdings are set)
   • Set Holdings (item is not added to your catalog)
   • Delete holdings (only available if the title is already in your catalog)

If the record is added to your catalog, the Title changes screen opens for the added record.