How do I integrate Google Analytics 4 with WorldCat Discovery?

Applies to

• WorldCat Discovery
• Service Configuration

Answer

Libraries with a Google Analytics 4 (G4) account can use Google reports integration with WorldCat Discovery. 

To configure this third-party integration:

1. Navigate to Service Configuration > Third-Party Integrations > Google Analytics.
2. Next, toggle on “Enable Google Analytics 4”
3. Enter your library’s unique Measurement ID
4. Click Save

Your G4 measurement ID will begin with “G-”.  This ID is different from the Universal Analytics ID which begins with “UA-”. The G4 measurement ID can be found in the G4 property of your analytics account by navigating to Admin > Data Streams. 

Once you enable Google Analytics 4, enter your measurement ID, and click save, analytics data from your institution’s Discovery instance can start flowing to your G4 property.

Additional information

For libraries who wish to integrate their WorldCat Discovery site with a Google Analytics Universal Analytics property, please see:

• Set up an account with Google Analytics and create a Universal Analytics property in your Google Analytics account.
• Connect Google Analytics to WorldCat Discovery
• May 2023 WorldCat Discovery Release Notes 

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