Advanced searching allows you to search more indexes and lets you search for multiple terms. Always limit your search to increase precision.
Note: For a full explanation of searching WorldCat indexes, with labels and lists of fields and subfields indexed, see Searching WorldCat Indexes.
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In this video, you'll learn about searching WorldCat using the simplified cataloging interface in WorldShare Record Manager. After watching the video, you'll be able to search WorldCat using standard numbers such as ISBN, keywords such as title or author, and advanced searches such as title phrase. You'll also be able to switch between condensed and enhanced views of search results.
This table describes all of the fields you can use on the Advanced Search window (you are not required to fill in all the fields):
Setting | Description |
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Abbreviated-level records only | Select the check box to search for bibliographic records in WorldCat with an encoding level of 3. For more information on encoding levels, see Abbreviated-level cataloging guidelines in Bibliographic Formats and Standards. |
Format(s) | Select one or more formats from the list. Format is defined in the WorldCat record. For more information, see Material Type Names and Codes. |
Language(s) | Language of the item. Select one or more languages from the list. |
Language(s) of Cataloging | Language used for the description of the item. Select one or more languages from the list. |
Limit Results to | Select one or more of the following record type limit checkboxes:
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Reset | Click Reset to clear out all fields on the Advanced Search window. If you have set your advanced search user preferences, the search will reset to your default preferences. |
Source of Cataloging | Select the source of cataloging from the list:
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Year(s) | Limits search by year. Enter a single year or a range. |