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> From: Next generation catalogs for libraries
> [mailto:NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ranti Junus
> Sent: 02 October, 2006 14:08
> To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: Re: [NGC4LIB] hybrid library: from the users' perspective
>
> I don't have any examples in real life. But I know that the
> 5-digit zipcode of my home town in my home country (Asia) is
> exactly the same as the 5-digit zip code of Gusta, Kentucky, USA.
>
> So, yes, this is just a theoretical issue. If I use
> worldcat.org from my home country, and if OCLC covers that
> area, then I imagine entering my home town's 5-digit zipcode
> should get me my local library rather than the one in Gusta, KY.
>
> Somebody could correct me if I'm wrong.
>
I believe you are wrong. The zip code feature only covers U.S.
postal codes. For libraries outside the United States you must
use the name of your country or province within your country:
<http://worldcat.org/works/isbnlink/default.htm#geolimiting>
Andy.
Received on Mon Oct 02 2006 - 15:55:56 EDT