> From: Next generation catalogs for libraries
> [mailto:NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Conal Tuohy
> Sent: 29 June, 2006 19:34
> To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [NGC4LIB] Vendors, etc. (was "What LibraryThing
> means to OPACs")
>
> If a user goes into your library, searches for a book using
> Google, and gets a hit which directs them to your library
> catalogue, that, to me, is a big win. The user may just think
> "oh my dog! the library has a catalogue of its own! who knew?"
I would like to point out that this is possible today. But
before I go further, in the spirit of open disclosure, I'm
employed by OCLC...
As part of OCLC's Open WorldCat initiative, you can search
Google and get hits into Open WorldCat. If you have enabled
deep linking for your library, the user can select "Find in
a library" and be directed to your local catalog. This is
part of OCLC's broader initiative of "weaving libraries into
the Web".
The details can be found at:
<http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/open/deeplinking/default.htm>
BTW, I'm not in marketing, public relations, sales, product
support or Open WorldCat product development. Just providing
some informative information about what is available today
for libraries.
Regardless of whether you love/hate vendors, the next generation
catalog must have the capability to be woven into the web in a
somewhat seamless fashion. IMHO, Open WorldCat shows what is
possible, but it is not completely "seamless".
Andy.
Received on Thu Jun 29 2006 - 21:33:51 EDT