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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about WorldCat Quality, including FAQ about authority and bibliographic records, duplicate records, identities, policies, and VIAF.

Quick contacts

  • AskQC@oclc.org - questions about cataloging policies, standards, and practices
  • authfile@oclc.org - authority record change requests and duplicates for merging
  • bibchange@oclc.org - bibliographic record change requests, duplicates for merging, merging issues, unlock requests, and BibPURL updates

Metadata Quality frequently asked questions are arranged by topic. See below to view a comprehensive list of Metadata Quality frequently asked questions.

All Metadata Quality frequently asked questions