1. We recommend using the Advanced Search screen for best results. Click the "Advanced" tab on the toolbar 2nd to the top. In WorldCat, the right set of search boxes say "Keyword". Click on the drop down menu to see other ways you can search.
Oh, there are so many ways to search for information. You get used to the one you find useful; and that is the reason I haven't branched out - yet. We use this site when we are searching for one special, or odd book we can't find anywhere else. We also receive books (not found in SD) through the ILL loan program.
WorldCat is an international catalog of member library materials. It contains a wealth of records found in 72,000 and more libraries, including the SDSL and 25 and more SD libraries. Records include a varietyof formats - from before 1000 BC to the present. Libraries add new material evey 10 seconds.
WorldCat offers access to other databases, too. These include indexes to books, articles, dissertations, archive material, and much more. In WorldCat, these are found by clicking on the drop down menu next to "Search in database". Most of them are not full text. Maybe just enough information you need.
I'm glad you are able to use WorldCat for ILL--many libraries use the resource for cataloging information (what subjects/call numbers etc to use)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post,
Julie