searching for library books using WorldCat
Over the holiday vacation my brother mentioned he was a big fan of a library search service called WorldCat. If you give WorldCat a book or media title/ISBN, it will search thousands of library catalogs and let you know if it finds any libraries nearby that have it. Not all libraries are indexed by WorldCat, so depending on where you live (and your library system) mileage may vary, but it is worth checking out.
January 6th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Thanks for mentioning WorldCat, William. You can also make lists, save complex searches, tag, rate and review items, and create a personal profile on WorldCat.org. There is a FB app you can download, or widgets you can add to your blog. Basically, we’re trying to make it easier for anyone to find the stuff they’re looking for, in a local library. Would love to hear more of your comments on this.