EBSCO
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If you need access to Collection Manager (the Metadata tab in the WorldShare interface), follow the steps to Create a Collection Manager account.
OCLC cataloged collections. If your library does not have a cataloging subscription, see Options for libraries without a cataloging subscription. Use the instructions below for information specific to our provider.
This provider hasVerify your collections have not been manually selected
If your institution has manually selected a collection or titles in a collection, OCLC will not overwrite your selections. Before the initial load of holdings from your provider, we recommend that you verify that the collection has not be manually selected.
Request collection loading
Collection names and IDs
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: EBSCO eBook*
Collection names and IDs | Demand-driven acquisition collections | Frequency provider sends OCLC data |
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View the list of EBSCO eBook collections. Includes titles purchased through GOBI Library Solutions. |
Yes | Weekly |
How to request collection loading
You are required to include a holding library code in your request for EBSCO collection loading. Contact OCLC Support with the following message. Replace [XXX] with your information:
"Please load my EBSCO collections. My OCLC symbol is [XXX]. My Registry ID is [XXX]. My holding library code is [XXX]."
See if your collection loaded
We recommend that you wait until your collection is available before you proceed so that all of the settings will be available in Collection Manager.
The amount of time it takes for your titles to be available depends on the timing of your request, how often your provider sends data, when OCLC's loads the data, and the place of your institution's data in a queue. The time for the initial loading process varies from about one week to one month.
To see if your collection has loaded in the WorldShare interface:
- Sign in to the WorldShare interface at your library's WorldShare URL (https://yourlibrary.share.worldcat.org/wms [Replace yourlibrary with your library's identifier]).
- Navigate to Metadata > Collection Manager. Do one of the following:
- Navigate to the Activity History and look at the history for your provider. See About the Activity History in Collection Manager for help
- Search for the collection
Choose the instructions that apply to your needs
Get WorldCat MARC records
Record delivery is available both to libraries with and to libraries without an OCLC Cataloging and Metadata Subscription.
PDF version available in Japanese: EBSCO クイックスタートガイド |
Manage WorldCat holdings
WorldCat holdings maintenance is available only to libraries with an OCLC Cataloging and Metadata Subscription.
For additional information, see Configure institution settings for knowledge base collections. |
Use collection data with other services
Display full-text links, elevate links from a specific provider, and more. |
Find additional support materials
For help, visit us in Collection Manager office hours. Find additional information to Understand emailed reports and Understand record processing.
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