OCLC offers WorldCat® Discovery Services training in multiple formats. Instructor-led and self-paced training options, video tutorials and documentation provide the information you need to begin using WorldCat Discovery. Courses are available at no charge to OCLC member libraries. Dates and times for upcoming searching and configuration classes are provided below.
WorldCat Discovery Services will replace the OCLC FirstSearch service in December 2015. All libraries that provide access to the WorldCat database on FirstSearch can use WorldCat Discovery now as a part of their existing subscriptions. FirstSearch and WorldCat Discovery will operate in parallel through December 2015, to provide time for library staffs to become familiar with the new service before access to FirstSearch ends December 31, 2015. CLRC libraries that get WorldCat access through CLRC can migrate to the new interface at any time – it does not need to be done as a group. Some of you have already made the change, and each library can decide on the best time to switch.
Below are upcoming WorldCat Discovery instructor-led training classes on searching and configuration:
WorldCat® Discovery Searching Basics
- 02 April 2015 – – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Basics
- 09 April 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Basics
WorldCat® Discovery Searching: Advanced Topics
- 24 March 2015 – – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Advanced Topics
- 15 April 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Advanced Topics
- 22 April 2015- – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Advanced Topics
WorldCat® Discovery Configuration Basics
- 08 April 2015 – – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat® Discovery Configuration: Basics
- 14 April 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat® Discovery Configuration: Basics
WorldCat® Discovery Configuration: Advanced Topics
- 25 March 2015 – – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat® Discovery Configuration: Advanced Topics
- 21 April 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat® Discovery Configuration: Advanced Topics
- 28 April 2015 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Eastern Time, North America)
WorldCat® Discovery Configuration: Advanced Topics
Additional WorldCat Discovery training resources
Please visit the WorldCat Discovery Services Resources website for these training links as well as WorldCat Discovery documentation, tutorials and release notes.
We look forward to seeing you at a training class!
