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Discover how to search for and filter bibliographic records in WorldShare Record Manager.

 Note: These instructions cover how to perform a basic bibliographic record search. To learn how to perform a more in-depth search, see Advanced search.  

Search for a bibliographic record

  1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select Bibliographic Records.
  2. From the Scope drop-down list, select a search scope.
    • Select My Library Holdings if you already have at least one copy of the item.
    • Select All WorldCat if you do not own any copies of the item.
    • Select All WorldCat - Browse to browse records. For more information, see Browse.

       Note: WorldShare Management Services libraries will also see scopes for Audience level. See WorldCat holdings audience levels for more information on the available audience level search scopes.

  3. From the Index drop-down list, select an index.
  4. In the Term(s) text field, enter your search terms. The text field will expand to fit your search terms if needed. All indexes support wildcard searching with an asterisk (e.g., cat*).
  5. Click Search.
  6. Click the title of an item to open the WorldCat record.
Bibliographic record scopes and indexes - Table

 Note: See Bibliographic record indexes for detailed information about each bibliographic record index.

Scope Index
All WorldCat
  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • You can search up to 250 OCLC numbers at a time. A counter displays how many OCLC numbers remain after you have entered multiple OCLC numbers. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional OCLC numbers.
    • OCLC numbers are automatically linked by Boolean OR.

Audience level

  • All Library Users
  • My Library Users
  • My Authenticated Users
  • My Library Staff

 Note: These scopes are only available to WorldShare Management Services libraries.

  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • You can search up to 250 OCLC numbers at a time. A counter displays how many OCLC numbers remain after you have entered multiple OCLC numbers. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional OCLC numbers.
    • OCLC numbers are automatically linked by Boolean OR.
My Group Holdings

 Note: This scope is only available to WorldShare Management Services libraries with Group aware.
 

  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • You can search up to 250 OCLC numbers at a time. A counter displays how many OCLC numbers remain after you have entered multiple OCLC numbers. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional OCLC numbers.
    • OCLC numbers are automatically linked by Boolean OR.
My Library Holdings
  • Keyword
  • Title
  • Author
  • ISBN
  • ISSN
  • OCLC Number
    • You can search up to 250 OCLC numbers at a time. A counter displays how many OCLC numbers remain after you have entered multiple OCLC numbers. Once you meet the limit, the Term(s) text field prevents you from entering any additional OCLC numbers.
    • OCLC numbers are automatically linked by Boolean OR.

Filter bibliographic records

  1. From the results list, select the check box next to the facet value(s) you want to apply. Results filter automatically. The facets you select will appear at the top of the facet list under Selected Facets.
  2. (Optional) To remove a selected facet, click the gray x (Remove a search facet) next to the value under Selected Facets or deselect the check box next to the value.
  3. (Optional) Click Hide Facets to remove the facets from view.

Available bibliographic record facets

Bibliographic record facets - Table
Facet Description
Language of Cataloging The language used for the description of the item.
Format The format of the item (e.g., eBook, DVD, etc.).
Year The year of publication for the item.
Author The author of the item.
Language The language of the item.