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 |