WorldCat registry
The WorldCat registry is a Web-based directory for libraries and library consortia. Find information about the WorldCat registry, how to configure settings in the WorldCat registry module of OCLC Service Configuration, and FAQ.
- About the WorldCat registry
- Find information about the WorldCat registry including data sources and policies.
- OCLC Service Configuration - WorldCat registry
- Find help to configure settings in the WorldCat registry module of OCLC Service Configuration.
- Configure deep links
- Find materials on how to use the settings in OCLC Service Configuration > WorldCat Registry > Online Catalog. Expose deep links to your Web-accessible catalog so your patrons arrive directly at an item record.
- Frequently asked questions
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the WorldCat registry.
- Can I maintain profiles for more than one institution?
- Can more than one person maintain an institution's profile?
- Can the registry help set up deep catalog links for my library?
- Does my institution have to be an OCLC member to use the WorldCat registry?
- How do I update my library's catalog links?
- How do we add our institution to the WorldCat registry?
- How much does it cost to participate in the WorldCat registry?
- I'm an OCLC member library. Is my library already represented?
- I've discovered duplicate registry profiles for my institution. What should I do?
- I am an OCLC member library. When will registry updates to my deep catalog links start working in WorldCat.org?
- Some information in my institution's existing WorldCat registry profile is not correct. How can I let OCLC know of records that require corrections?
- What are "deep links"?
- What constitutes an "institution," for purposes of the WorldCat registry?
- What if our institution does not want to be included in the registry?
- What information about my institution may be included in the WorldCat registry?
- What is the WorldCat registry and why should I use it?
- What user name and password can be used to sign in to the WorldCat registry?
- Who can change or add information to my institution's profile?
- Why should libraries maintain catalog deep links in the registry?
- Why would I need to authorize my account and how do I do it?