Yahoo-OCLC toolbar

[Monica Ruck]

Hi all

Thanks for posting the info on the new Yahoo-OCLC
toolbar. Has anyone tried it out yet? 

It could be a great way to bring more users into the
library, but I have a few concerns. 

I did a search for Breakfast of Champions by Kurt
Vonnegut and received a number of hits. I clicked on
the link for the book, verified the bibliographic
info, and entered my zip code. But, when I clicked on
a library in my area, I was jut brought to the search
screen for that libraries OPAC. 

I thought maybe it would bring you to the record in
that libraries OPAC. I am concerned that users who are
not familiar with a particilar library or searching
databases will become frustrated and intimidated. 

It just seems like a very long and cumbersome process
to go through when one could easily go the OPAC for
your local library, search for the book, and request
it  via ILL if necessary.

I have never used WorldCat before so any comparison
info would be appreciated as well.

Cheers!
Monica


		
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