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Register to attend a live training course or view a recorded instructor-led training on FirstSearch.

Overview

OCLC offers live and recorded instructor-led training sessions on FirstSearch.

Use the links below to register for upcoming live courses, or click the View a record session link beneath a live course to access recordings of past training sessions.

Training questions? Please visit OCLC Training FAQ.

Request closed captioning

Closed captioning is available in the US upon request with 5 business days' notice. To request closed captioning for a training session, please contact us at training@oclc.org.

Cancellation policy

In the event of low attendance, OCLC may cancel a training session. In this situation, registrants will be notified by email before the session.

Searching WorldCat in FirstSearch

FirstSearch offers a robust searching experience for WorldCat and other databases. In this session, we explore these search capabilities and demonstrate how to use indexes, limiters, and other techniques to obtain optimal search results.

This course does not provide directions for customizing FirstSearch. For this information, please consult the documentation, Manage FirstSearch and the WorldCat Admin, found on the FirstSearch support site.

This course is for library staff who want to refresh their searching skills in FirstSearch or those who are new to the service and want to explore the functionality available within it.

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View a recorded session

View a recorded session (73 minutes - May 22, 2024)

View Searching WorldCat in FirstSearch transcript (May 22, 2024)

 Note: 

  • This recording contains chapters.  After opening the recording link, click the chapter button at the bottom of the screen, then click a chapter name to navigate to a specific topic in the recording. Chapter names are only available when viewing the recording from your computer. Press ESC to return and see recording controls.
  • To provide feedback after viewing the recorded session, complete this survey.

Course handouts

Learner guide: Searching WorldCat in FirstSearch

Searching WorldCat in FirstSearch - Presentation slides PDF (May 2024)