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Using WorldCat Collection Analysis

Using WorldCat Collection Analysis . For Retrospective Collection Building Joseph Thomas May 2006. Rationale: . Purpose: To identify titles ECU does not own for purchase WorldCat Collection Analysis System (WCAS) allows comparison of holdings against a selected group of libraries

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Using WorldCat Collection Analysis

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  1. Using WorldCat Collection Analysis For Retrospective Collection Building Joseph Thomas May 2006

  2. Rationale: • Purpose: To identify titles ECU does not own for purchase • WorldCat Collection Analysis System (WCAS) allows comparison of holdings against a selected group of libraries • WCAS can break down unique holdings for ECU or for the members of the peer group (including titles shared among institutions) • For this demonstration, a peer group called English PhD Comparison was created.

  3. Step 1 • Log in to World Cat Collection Analysis Individual Library Analysis: • http://firstsearch.oclc.org • (Obtain authorization and password from Joseph or Jan)

  4. Step 2: Once you select the Collection Analysis tab, select your comparison group as “Data to Analyze”

  5. Step 3: After selecting the Uniqueness tab, click the comparison group name to see the “Held by #”

  6. Step 4: Click “Held by 5” to see totals by Division

  7. Step 5: Select Division that correlates with subject area

  8. Step 6: View totals by Category that correlatewith specific area of study within discipline

  9. Step 7: Next, select totals by Subject

  10. Step 8: Click the number in the Uniqueness column to view titles held by the other schools, but not ECU.

  11. Step 9: Select the titles of interest from the list for export.

  12. Step 10: Export items as a tab-delimited file, which you can open in Excel.

  13. Tip: On individual item record, “Vendor Info” indicates availability*

  14. Question: How do you deal with large categories, like American Literature? • Answer: Through further breakdowns….

  15. Answer, Part 2: You can also limit the analysis…

  16. Needs and Resources: • Awareness of department: courses taught, research, program development, etc. • Authorization code and password • Online Support: http://www.oclc.org/collectionanalysis/support/default.htm • Includes Conspectus map, FAQ’s, Quick Reference Sheet, and Documentation • If Joseph or Jan can help, please ask!

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