See
http://uwashington.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org&q=botany&submit=Search
Great news, Joseph.. so, how does that result differ from regular WC?
I can't tell anything from the first screen..
Best,
DrWeb
On 4/30/07, Joseph Kiegel <kiegel_at_u.washington.edu> wrote:
>
> The first public beta version of WorldCat Local is now available at the
> University of Washington Libraries and you are invited to try it.
>
> WC Local can be reached through a link on the UW gateway:
>
> http://www.lib.washington.edu
>
> or directly at uwashington.worldcat.org. (Note: the customized landing
> page for this address has not yet been installed.)
>
>
> The goal is to provide a single search interface for local holdings,
> consortial holdings (in our case, the Orbis Cascade Alliance), and all
> other WorldCat libraries. WC Local also provides a number of article
> citations. On the delivery side, WorldCat Local integrates local and
> consortial delivery options with interlibrary loan, and of course, online
> access. By breaking down a number of silos, we hope to offer users easier
> and more convenient access to the quality resources we and other libraries
> hold.
>
> Note that this is a beta product. In fact, design is explicitly based on
> *user* input through ongoing usability testing. Changes will be made
> monthly, and enhancements to the worldcat.org platform will roll down to
> WC Local as well.
>
>
> Joe Kiegel
> Head, Monographic Services Division
> Univ. of Washington Libraries
>
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Received on Mon Apr 30 2007 - 17:11:05 EDT