Search

Basic Search

To find an institution:

1. Enter search terms in the Basic Search box. (Optional) Select a search facet from Names Only, Main Address Only, or Entire Record.
2. Optional. Determine whether or not to Include Inactive Records.
3. Click Search. The Search function will find exact matches first, and then close matches. Search Results display below the search box.
4. Click the institution name to go to the Profile Summary for that institution. If this is your institution and you need to request authorization, click Authorize me for this record.

Advanced Search

Use Advanced Search to search with more specific search terms.

To use Advanced Search:

1. Click the Advanced Search tab. The Advanced Search fields will appear.
2. Enter search terms in any or all of the fields provided.
3. Optional. Determine whether or not to Include Inactive Records.
4. Click Search. The Search function will find exact matches first, and then close matches. Search Results display below the search fields.
5. Click the institution name to go to the Profile Summary for that institution. If this is your institution and you need to request authorization, click Authorize me for this record.

Advanced Search fields

 Note: Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

• Institution Name: Name describing your institution. Include identifying information, such as consortium or branch name. examples: Seattle Public Library; BANK OF CHINA, LAW AFFAIRS DEPT
• Also Called: Alias name, common name, abbreviation, or English version of a non-English name, if applicable. example: Detroit Area Library Network Also Called: DALNET
• Institution Type: Select your institution type from the drop-down list.
• City: City of institution’s physical location.
• Country: Select your country from the drop-down list. ISO standard names, see: http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards/country_codes.htm
• State or Province: Select your state or province from the drop-down list, if applicable. Drop-down values are available for the United States, Canada and Australia. ISO standard names, see: http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards/country_codes.htm
• ZIP or Postal Code: Postal or zip code of institution’s physical location.

Identifiers Search

Use this option to search by Identifiers.

To search by identifiers:

1. Click the Identifiers Search tab. The Identifiers fields will appear.
2. Enter an identifier to search in the fields provided, or choose one from the drop-down lists. Options include:
   • WorldCat Registry ID
   • OCLC Symbol
   • Other Identifier
3. Optional. Determine whether or not to Include Inactive Records.
4. Click Search. The Search function will find exact matches first, and then close matches. Search Results display below the search fields.
5. Click the institution name to go to the Profile Summary for that institution. If this is your institution and you need to request authorization, click Authorize me for this record.