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This is the {{WorldCat}} template. This template is used for formatting the text and links for WorldCat items generally used in source citations. Only one parameter is used and required, the WorldCat item number. When you search http://www.WorldCat.org/ for a title, you will find the OCLC number in details section of the edition. Alternatively, it may be shown in the URL immediately after the "oclc" text. Enter this number in the template as the first parameter.

An optional parameter disp can be specified, allowing the user to control the link text.

Examples

Entered	Produces	Notes
{{WorldCat{{{3}}}{{{4}}}{{{5}}}{{{6}}}{{{7}}}{{{8}}}{{{9}}}{{{10}}}{{{11}}}...}}	WorldCat 68627254	Link No type, default to oclc
{{WorldCat{{{4}}}{{{5}}}{{{6}}}{{{7}}}{{{8}}}{{{9}}}{{{10}}}{{{11}}}...}}	WorldCat 68627254	Link
{{WorldCat{{{4}}}{{{5}}}{{{6}}}{{{7}}}{{{8}}}{{{9}}}{{{10}}}{{{11}}}...}}	WorldCat 9780806317687	Link
{{WorldCat{{{4}}}{{{5}}}{{{6}}}{{{7}}}{{{8}}}{{{9}}}{{{10}}}{{{11}}}...}}	WorldCat 0040-781X	Link
{{WorldCat{{{4}}}{{{5}}}{{{6}}}{{{7}}}{{{8}}}{{{9}}}{{{10}}}{{{11}}}...}}	WorldCat 1234	Invalid type, default to OCLC
{{WorldCat{{{2}}}{{{3}}}{{{4}}}{{{5}}}{{{6}}}{{{7}}}{{{8}}}{{{9}}}{{{10}}}{{{11}}}...}}		Missing number
{{WorldCat{{{4}}}{{{5}}}{{{6}}}{{{7}}}{{{8}}}{{{9}}}{{{10}}}{{{11}}}...}}	Tracing your Irish ancestors : the complete guide	To display different text than the default WorldCat reference. It is recommended to use the standard format to create the link consistent with other uses of this template. It makes it obvious where the holdings are.

See also

• WorldCat permalink information
• WorldCat
• Online Computer Library Center