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:I understand your query, but I have compared some of the results that are produced and found whether the summit sub-domain is used or not does not affect the main results returned. For example | :I understand your query, but I have compared some of the results that are produced and found whether the summit sub-domain is used or not does not affect the main results returned. For example | ||
:*http://summit.worldcat.org/oclc/56341631/editions | :*http://summit.worldcat.org/oclc/56341631/editions | ||
:*http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56341631/editions | :*http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56341631/editions | ||
:and | :and | ||
:*http://summit.worldcat.org/oclc/27993061 | :*http://summit.worldcat.org/oclc/27993061 | ||
:*http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27993061 | :*http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27993061 | ||
:Each pair return the same catalog item, the difference being that the summit link provides ''Get this item'' results for locations in Oregon or Washington. Not all users of the wiki will be researching Oregon or Washington from Oregon or Washington. --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 16:22, 13 August 2009 (UTC) | :Each pair return the same catalog item, the difference being that the summit link provides ''Get this item'' results for locations in Oregon or Washington. Not all users of the wiki will be researching Oregon or Washington from Oregon or Washington. --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 16:22, 13 August 2009 (UTC) | ||
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:::In that case I suggest adding a ''domain'' parameter to the template with the default set to '''www''', but allow the possibility of changing the sub-domain if needed. --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 17:01, 13 August 2009 (UTC) | :::In that case I suggest adding a ''domain'' parameter to the template with the default set to '''www''', but allow the possibility of changing the sub-domain if needed. --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 17:01, 13 August 2009 (UTC) | ||
::::Good suggestion . . . I have already started taking a look at that (what was that saying, two great minds think alike). I will be doing more research on this and feel discussion would be in order for this. [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 17:21, 13 August 2009 (UTC) | ::::Good suggestion . . . I have already started taking a look at that (what was that saying, two great minds think alike). I will be doing more research on this and feel discussion would be in order for this. [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 17:21, 13 August 2009 (UTC) | ||
:::::From what I have seen in my readings, I question the value of using the regional versions of WorldCat. It seems the main purpose of using WorldCat is to find libraries in my area that hold the book, not find libraries in another area. I am adding this to be discussed in today's meeting. [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 18:19, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | :::::From what I have seen in my readings, I question the value of using the regional versions of WorldCat. It seems the main purpose of using WorldCat is to find libraries in my area that hold the book, not find libraries in another area. I am adding this to be discussed in today's meeting. [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 18:19, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | ||
:According to [[Community Meeting Agenda 6 October 2009|Community Meeting Agenda 6 October 2009]], we will not be supporting "regional" versions of WorldCat. The template has been updated to follow this consensus. [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 00:10, 7 October 2009 (UTC) | :According to [[Community Meeting Agenda 6 October 2009|Community Meeting Agenda 6 October 2009]], we will not be supporting "regional" versions of WorldCat. The template has been updated to follow this consensus. [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 00:10, 7 October 2009 (UTC) | ||
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I suggest we replace the default display of the item numbers because it is REALLY CONFUSING! Most readers are not familiar with the term WorldCat (sounds a bit like a snowmobile) and the horrible number certainly means nothing to a reader. I realize this is an awkward request because of heritage use of the template. But leaving this really confusing word and number is a serious disservice to readers. | I suggest we replace the default display of the item numbers because it is REALLY CONFUSING! Most readers are not familiar with the term WorldCat (sounds a bit like a snowmobile) and the horrible number certainly means nothing to a reader. I realize this is an awkward request because of heritage use of the template. But leaving this really confusing word and number is a serious disservice to readers. | ||
We need to revise the template to automatically by default display something more meaningful such as '''''At other libraries (WorldCat).''''' in order to replace the display of that repugnant item number. The sooner displays of those item numbers go, the better! From now on, where ever I come across the WorldCat item number displayed I will change it whether the template gets fixed or not. [[User:DiltsGD|DiltsGD]] 18:21, 6 September 2011 (UTC) | We need to revise the template to automatically by default display something more meaningful such as '''''At other libraries (WorldCat).''''' in order to replace the display of that repugnant item number. The sooner displays of those item numbers go, the better! From now on, where ever I come across the WorldCat item number displayed I will change it whether the template gets fixed or not. [[User:DiltsGD|DiltsGD]] 18:21, 6 September 2011 (UTC) | ||
:I also think this new template is a really good idea. WorldCat is not a common website for genealogists and some think it's an actual library. | :I also think this new template is a really good idea. WorldCat is not a common website for genealogists and some think it's an actual library. Having the freedom to add "At other libraries" in the template makes us that more accurate and helpful - and hopefully they will actually click on the link. I support the change and updated template. [[User:BatsonDL|BatsonDL]] 20:37, 6 September 2011 (UTC) | ||
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