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2023 WorldCat.org updates

Review the most recent updates and bug fixes for WorldCat.org.

The following is a list of recent updates and bug fixes.

Area affected Issue/Update Details Issue/Update date
Search results>Pagination Error message when paginating  Some users have reported an error page when paginating through to the end of a large search result set. This occurs when the user reaches the end of their viewable result set.  Open
Item details Ability to print item record Improved print formatting of item details when users print from their web browsers In progress
Search results > Saved Search Ability to save complex search queries Users can save complex searches to their profile to ease workflows and aid future searches In progress
Lists Some user lists no longer display items Some users have reported missing lists. This is a result of item metadata and a bug in the interface error handling Installed 5/08/2023
Item details > Cite a record RIS citations available on item details and lists When users are on an item record or list, they can now export a citation in RIS format for use in citation management tools. Note: Lists with more than 25 records will require users to authenticate before exporting to RIS Installed 4/10/2023
Item details > Find a copy in library Improved display of featured library holdings Users will see a reduction in white space in the Find a Copy at a library section, so they can more easily see library holdings Installed 2/1/2023
Search results and item details Enable IIIF viewer on qualifying images Users can now expand some images to zoom, rotate, and explore details from search results and item details Installed 2/1/2023
Search results > Facets > Publication year Improved accessibility on text fields Updated aria labels to help screen readers explain how to navigate the Publication year facet Installed 10/25/2022
Item details >Share record Sharing WorldCat.org URLs on social media platforms does not format images and synopsis properly Shared WorldCat.org links on social platforms will now display in a card optimized layout. Title, author, and synopsis will display when present Installed 10/25/2022