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.
Below are upcoming WorldCat Discovery instructor-led training classes on searching and configuration:
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Basics
- 18 May 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 2 June 2015 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 18 June 2015 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
WorldCat Discovery Searching: Advanced Topics
- 13 May 2015 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 20 May 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 26 May 2015- – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 9 June 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 11 June 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 17 June 2015- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 22 June 2015- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WorldCat Discovery Configuration: Basics
- 21 May 2015 – – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 3 June 2015 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 15 June 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WorldCat Discovery Configuration: Advanced Topics
- 14 May 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 28 May 2015 – – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 8 June 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 24 June 2015 – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please visit the WorldCat Discovery Services Resources website for these training links as well as WorldCat Discovery documentation, tutorials and release notes.
