Sign in to Acquisitions

Learn how to sign in to WorldShare Acquisitions and find your WorldShare URL.

Sign in to the WorldShare interface

  1. In your browser, enter the WorldShare URL for your library. Your WorldShare URL will have the following format: https://yourcustomWorldShareURL.share.worldcat.org/wms. Replace yourcustomWorldShareURL with the WorldCat registry ID or configured URL qualifier for your library.
  2. On the Sign in screen, enter your Username and Password.
  3. Click Sign in.

You can access the Acquisitions module in your WorldShare interface.   

The WorldShare landing screen with the WorldShare Acquisitions module highlighted in a red box.

Sign in with branch-based acquisitions

Signing in as a branch-based user differs slightly from the standard WorldShare sign in. Branch-based users with editing permissions for more than one branch will see the option to choose a branch after entering their WorldShare credentials. After selecting a branch, the rest of the session will be for that branch.

Find a forgotten WorldShare URL

  1. Go to the Sign in to OCLC Services page and select WorldShare Management Services, WorldShare Metadata Services, or WorldShare Interlibrary Loan. 
  2. Search for your institution with your OCLC symbol, institution name, or zip code. Select your institution from the list and click Continue.
  3. Enter your User Name and Password.
    • The User Name field is not case-sensitive.
  4. Click Sign In.
  5. Bookmark or write down your WorldShare URL.
    • Use the format: https://yourlibrary.share.worldcat.org/wms
    • You will need to edit your bookmark to match the correct format