Note: If you are a WMS library or using full WorldShare Collection Manager, please see Workflow for data sync collections.
Data synchronization is an automated process that compares records from your local catalog against records in WorldCat and manages holdings on those matching records. These holdings may be at the institution-level, such as your OCLC symbol, or at the local-level, such as local holdings records (LHRs). This process also facilitates adding new records to WorldCat.
This workflow provides an overview of the data sync collection process, from collection creation to report retrieval.
Note: If you have questions while creating your data sync collection, please contact OCLC Support.
Note: There is a fee associated with a reclamation.
If you are new to data sync collections, or if it has been awhile since your holdings have been consistently maintained, we recommend starting with a Reclamation and then continuing with an Ongoing collection to ensure your holdings remain up to date.
Note: If you have questions about data preparation and submittal, please contact your database specialist.
Note: If you have questions about data processing, please contact your database specialist.
Note: If you have questions about your reports or file output and retrieval, please contact OCLC Support.