WorldShare Collection Manager live and recorded classes
Overview
OCLC offers live and recorded instructor-led training sessions on WorldShare Collection Manager.
Use the links below to register for upcoming live classes, or click the View a record session link beneath a live class to access recordings of past training sessions.
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Request closed captioning
Closed captioning is available in the US upon request with 5 business days' notice. To request closed captioning for a training session, please contact us at training@oclc.org.
Cancellation policy
In the event of low attendance, OCLC may cancel a training session. In this situation, registrants will be notified by email before the session.
Live and recorded classes
Collection Manager: What it is and how libraries use it
This course introduces WorldShare Collection Manager, including the types of collections to help libraries manage the metadata for their libraries' electronic and print resources.
Topics covered include:
- Purpose and features of Collection Manager
- Overview of Collection Manager interface
- Examples of how different types of collections are used
This course is intended for staff at member libraries with access to WorldShare Collection Manager to build an awareness of the service and its benefits or learn how to get started.
After this training, learners will gain foundational knowledge of the collection types in Collection Manager. They will be able to determine the types of collections to use to manage the metadata for their libraries' electronic and print materials.
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No sessions scheduled at this time. |
View a recorded session
View a recorded session (63 minutes)
- This recording contains chapters. Click a chapter name to navigate to a specific topic in the recording. Chapter names are only available when viewing the recording from your computer.
- After opening the recording link, click the play icon, then click full screen icon at the bottom of the screen . Press ESC to return and see recording controls.
Edit WorldCat knowledge base collections with user interface
This course provides instruction on WorldCat knowledge base collections, including search for collections, select and edit existing collections, as well as create local collections using the WorldShare Collection Manager interface.
Topics covered include:
- Search for knowledge base collections using Collection Manager interface
- Select and edit knowledge base collections using Collection Manager interface
- Create local knowledge base collections using Collection Manager interface
This course is intended for staff at member libraries who are working with electronic resources materials and will be editing or adding their electronic collections to the WorldCat knowledge base using the WorldShare Collection Manager application. The learner should know what WorldShare Collection Manager and the WorldCat knowledge base are and why the learner’s library will build its collections in the WorldCat knowledge base in order to get the most out of this course.
At the end of this session, learners will gain the foundational knowledge to search and perform basic actions on knowledge base collections.
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No sessions scheduled at this time. |
View a recorded session
View a recorded session (77 minutes)
- This recording contains chapters. Click a chapter name to navigate to a specific topic in the recording. Chapter names are only available when viewing the recording from your computer.
- After opening the recording link, click the play icon, then click full screen icon at the bottom of the screen . Press ESC to return and see recording controls.
Use KBART files to edit WorldCat knowledge base collections
This course provides instruction on using KBART (Knowledge Base and Related Tools) files to select and edit existing WorldCat knowledge base collections, create local collections, and promote local collections to the global WorldCat knowledge base.
Topics covered include:
- Edit collections using KBART files
- Add titles to new collections using KBART files
- Promote a local collection to global WorldCat knowledge base
This course is intended for staff at member libraries who are working with electronic resources materials and will be editing or adding their electronic collections to the WorldCat knowledge base using the WorldShare Collection Manager application. The learner should know what WorldShare Collection Manager and the WorldCat knowledge base are and why the learner’s library will build its collections in the WorldCat knowledge base in order to get the most out of this course.
After this session, learners will be able to create and use KBART files to edit or create knowledge base collections in WorldShare Collection Manager.
Date | Time | Registration link |
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4] | Register |
View a recorded session
View a recorded session (60 minutes)