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OCLC WorldCat is an online union catalog of over 2 billion titles at 72,000 libraries in 172 countries and territories. The catalog of the [[Family History Library]] was made available via OCLC WorldCat in 2014.<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/ Official website].</ref> Although it is the world’s largest bibliographic database for materials held around the world, OCLC WorldCat is not comprehensive. | {{Infobox | ||
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|data3 = Free}}<br>OCLC WorldCat is an online union catalog of over 2 billion titles at 72,000 libraries in 172 countries and territories. The catalog of the [[Family History Library]] was made available via OCLC WorldCat in 2014.<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/ Official website].</ref> Although it is the world’s largest bibliographic database for materials held around the world, OCLC WorldCat is not comprehensive. | |||
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*Click on Request Interlibrary Loan to see details on lending, or check with your local library for assistance. | *Click on Request Interlibrary Loan to see details on lending, or check with your local library for assistance. | ||
'''Newspapers.''' The [[Finding Microfilmed Newspapers]] Wiki page includes WorldCat instructions and screenshots. | '''Newspapers.''' The [[Finding Microfilmed Newspapers]] Wiki page includes WorldCat instructions and screenshots. | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
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| Web address | www.worldcat.org |
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| Type of site | Catalog and community |
| Registration | Free |
OCLC WorldCat is an online union catalog of over 2 billion titles at 72,000 libraries in 172 countries and territories. The catalog of the Family History Library was made available via OCLC WorldCat in 2014.[1] Although it is the world’s largest bibliographic database for materials held around the world, OCLC WorldCat is not comprehensive.
Using WorldCat[edit | edit source]
Searching WorldCat for sources is simple:
- Go to http://www.worldcat.org/
- Type in some keywords for the title, subject or person. An advanced search option is also available.
- Click on the name of the title you need.
- Enter your location and then click "find libraries".
- Scroll down and click on the name of a holding library.
- Click on details to see description of the item. You can see a Full Record, Brief Record, or have A Look Inside.
- Click on Request Interlibrary Loan to see details on lending, or check with your local library for assistance.
Newspapers. The Finding Microfilmed Newspapers Wiki page includes WorldCat instructions and screenshots.