Note: If you are a WMS library or using full WorldShare Collection Manager, see Use Collection Manager for content from a specific provider.
If you need access to Collection Manager Fundamentals (the Metadata tab in the WorldShare interface), follow the steps to Create a Collection Manager Fundamentals account.
This provider has OCLC cataloged collections. Use the instructions below for information specific to this provider.
There are many collections in the global WorldCat knowledge base. Use the collection data in the table to help you find the relevant collections. If your collection is not returned when you search within Collection Manager, try entering a root word and an asterisk (*) as a truncation operator. For example: Cambridge*
Collection name(s) for searching | Collection ID(s) for searching |
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Cambridge Books All Titles |
CUP.cbo |
Choose a method to add or create a knowledge base collection:
Record delivery is available both to libraries with and to libraries without an OCLC Cataloging and Metadata Subscription.
Enable MARC record delivery in the institution settings
Once you enable record delivery, tabs of settings will appear: Customize Records, WorldCat Updates, Record Delivery, Cataloging Partner Options. You can leave the default settings or customize your records. By default, the following will be included in your records:
Customize your record profile (optional)
Define customizations that will apply across your collections in the Customize Records tab. For additional information, see Configure institution MARC Records settings for knowledge base collections.
By default, the following fields and data will be included in your records:
Frequently defined record customization:
Delete Fields:
Add Fields:
Knowledge Base Collection 856 Field:
Enable collection-level record setting
Search for the collection and open it. Expand the Holdings and MARC Records accordion.
After you enable record delivery in the collection, you will see the following tabs of settings: Customize Records, Record Delivery. You can leave the default settings or configure collection-level settings.
Configure collection-level settings (optional)
Define collection-level settings if desired. Listed below are some frequently used settings. For additional information, see Enable record delivery within your collection.
Many libraries choose to have their file of records delivered in a separate file. To configure separate file delivery:
WorldCat holdings maintenance is available only to libraries with an OCLC Cataloging and Metadata Subscription.
The collection-level setting for knowledge base collections will be enabled by default. For complete instructions, see Institution Settings, WorldCat holdings.
For more information, see Use collection data with other services.