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WorldCat Library Catalog: Finding Resources Easily

Discover how to efficiently use the WorldCat library catalog to locate books, articles, and more for your research. Learn advanced search techniques, interlibrary loan procedures, and how to mark records for future reference.

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WorldCat Library Catalog: Finding Resources Easily

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  1. World Cat World wide catalog of libraries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe

  2. Getting Started From University Libraries’ website: • Click on Databases • Click on “W” • Select WorldCat

  3. Advanced Search Allows you to select: • Location of search terms (keyword, subject, title, author, etc.) • Type of Item • Language • Date of publication

  4. Result List • Shows all results or select by type of Item • Click on title for more information about that Item • Indicates that BSU Libraries has an item • Provides URL if online

  5. Results List cont • Tabs at top show how many items for each type (book, Internet, article, etc) • Default to looking at all items • Click on title of item to see complete record

  6. Complete Record • Provides citation information • Table of contents (if available) • Abstract (if available) • Link to libraries that own this item

  7. Interlibrary Loan You can interlibrary loan items that University Libraries do not own • Click on link “request from another library” • Log in with your BSU ID and password • Fill out ILL form and click on “submit”

  8. Marking records Marking records allows you to compile a list of only those items that are useful for your research • Click on mark box at top of complete record or from results list • Email and print options are at the top of each page

  9. Email a Librarian Live Chat Reference by Appointment Or call us at (765) 285-1101 Need Help?

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