Update and demonstration of interface changes introduced with WorldCat Discovery V2. This modernized interface was introduced on August 4th. We review changes in how holdings, catalog links, and access buttons, including Request via Interlibrary Loan have changed. SWAN staff can provide assistance...
This workshop will review the various methods of resource sharing within SWAN, as well as outside our consortium. It will include a review of processing In-state and Out-of-state OCLC requests in Symphony, SHARE Illinois OPAC access for placing holds, Internet Access libraries with our school...
ILL Boot Camp is offered as a 7-part series of workshops to cover the basics of using OCLC WorldShare ILL to request and lend materials outside of SWAN. The sessions will cover daily tasks, review configuration settings, and provide the basics of lending and borrowing. They are intended as a quick...
Automating processes in WorldShare Interlibrary Loan can significantly improve efficiency in placing ILL requests and responding to incoming requests. In this demonstration workshop, we will review the process for setting up OCLC Resource Sharing Groups and setting policies to deflect requests based...
Join us for a demonstration and discussion on configuration of OCLC Services. We will show SWAN scoping in OCLC WorldCat Discovery and the process of enabling patron-initiated ILL requests through authentication via library card, as well as how staff receive those requests for mediation. SWAN staff...
As part of our OCLC subscription, all SWAN libraries can use Article Exchange as a secure document-sharing site to facilitate electronic article distribution directly to our patrons. We will review the setup and use of Article Exchange to share electronic files with our patrons, avoiding the risks...
SWAN staff demonstrate and review how to set up a custom holdings path in OCLC to request items from SWAN libraries, as well as demonstrate the process of requesting through OCLC WorldShare ILL. With the sunsetting of SHARE Illinois, all SWAN libraries actively participate in OCLC WorldShare ILL and...
OCLC offers a full course curriculum in configuring resource sharing services, policies, Article Exchange, requesting and lending through OCLC WorldShare ILL.
OCLC offers several trainings on using, configuring, searching, and promoting your WorldCat Discovery instance.