WorldCat is the world's most comprehensive database of information about library collections. Unique in scale and unparalleled in data quality, WorldCat makes library collections findable and accessible around the world. It's where you can locate a book, video, or other items of interest and discover which libraries near you own the item. Individual member libraries in your community and elsewhere provide access to the items represented in WorldCat.
The most effective internet access to WorldCat.org is provided by standard web browsers.
The WorldCat.org homepage is divided into three sections.
The global navigation allows you to navigate WorldCat.org.
Header link | Description |
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Home | Click to return to the WorldCat.org homepage. |
Libraries | Click to view the library profile screen.
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Topics | Click to view the WorldCat Topics screen, which includes information and tutorials such as using WorldCat to conduct genealogy research. |
Lists | Click to view WorldCat lists. |
About | Click to view information about WorldCat.org. |
For Librarians | Click to discover the benefits of WorldCat membership and find out how to add your library to WorldCat. |
WorldCat.org tries to determine your location based on the unique Internet protocol (IP) address assigned to the network connection or Internet service provider you are using. Click the location to update it to your current location.
The WorldCat.org search field appears on every WorldCat.org page.
The middle of the homepage provides:
The WorldCat.org footer allows you to select the language of the WorldCat.org interface. Options include:
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Click Support to access online help for WorldCat.org.
The footer provides the global navigation links as well as a link to OCLC Support.
The footer provides WorldCat.org's social media accounts as well as OCLC's YouTube channel and LinkedIn company page.
You can follow WorldCat.org using any of the following platforms.