Discovery Exercise part
1Create a blog posting discussing the following questions and other observations you have about WorldCat.
1. We recommend using the Advanced Search screen for best search results. Click the “Advanced” tab on the toolbar 2nd to the top. In WorldCat, the right set of search boxes say “Keyword.” Click on the drop down menu to see other ways you can search.
2. Choose Title Phrase search, and click on the limiter (below the search boxes) “Books.” In the search box, type a book title. Note the number of results. How many libraries worldwide have item #1? Click the link. What is the top library?
I chose "headaches." 1025 libraries have the title. Augustana College is listed on the top. This listing is alphabetical and starts with South Dakota. This would be helpful information if you were in a real hurry. I might drive to out to Ellsworth to check it out, now that I know it is available there.
It is helpful to be able to see where a book is located! WorldCat can provide a lot of information within one search. Another way many librarians use WorldCat is to locate a call number.
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-julie
Good find, Shari. Hope this Challenge isn't giving you headaches!
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