A - Z List

Overview of the A - Z List

Every WorldCat Discovery library has an A-Z list, a patron-facing page that makes it possible to search the knowledge base titles you have represented in Collection Manager.

The A-Z List features a responsive to desktop browsers, mobile devices, and tablets. Configuration options for the interface include customizable color schemes, library links, and banner images.

• For more information on configuring the A - Z list, refer to A - Z List and OCLC Link Resolver in the OCLC Service Configuration

The A-Z list includes the items and collections that have been added to the WorldCat knowledge base via WorldShare Collection Manager.

• Refer to Display full-text links and elevate links from a specific provider for additional information.

 Notes:

• Items must have an ISSN number or it will not display a link in the A - Z list. Verify that the Display Online Catalog setting is turned on in the Display Options section. 
• Abstract only and index only collections are not loaded to the WorldCat knowledge base since there is no full text available for these resources. No links would appear in WorldCat Discovery or in the A - Z list for these resources.
• WorldShare Collection Manager does not set holdings on the below content types. Items with these content types will not show as held by your institution:
  • Abstract
  • Index
  • Selected full-text
  • Other
    
    Refer to Publication types that surface links, set WorldCat holdings, and output records for additional information.

Use the A - Z List

The A-Z list data is populated based on what your institution has selected in the Knowledge Base. Full-text links are populated by coverage information in the titles selected within WorldShare Collection Manager.

To find an item in the A-Z list that is part of your library's WorldCat knowledge base, the information sent in a search must include the following:

• ISSN
• Title
• Page number
• Publication date
• Volume number (if applicable)

The A-Z list matches what you've entered with what is in the WorldCat knowledge base and then displays the first provider in the list that matches all the qualifications. If there is no year or month in the search qualifications, it won't be able to apply date coverage.

 Note:  The system will make the best match possible, but this may not include all links or fulfillment options.