• Collections & Technical Services
• Apr 07
• Issue: 211

WorldCat Collection Analysis - Best Practice Scenarios

WorldCat Collection Analysis Best Practices Scenarios is a series of automated demonstrations of how one can use WorldCat Collection Analysis to address common library projects. The scenarios are narratives that outline ways you can use WorldCat Collection Analysis to accomplish real-world library tasks.

OCLC has created the following scenarios: “Analyzing Collection Gaps” and “Preparing for Digitization Projects,” and posted them at http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/collectionanalysis/default.htm.

According to the OCLC web site, "Analyze Collection Gaps" highlights techniques you can use to analyze collection gaps and identify areas of relative strength compared to a peer group. Also shows how to share the analysis you create with those responsible for budget development and materials acquisition. "Planning for Digitization Projects" demonstrates how to identify unique items your collection to be included in a digitization project, and how to create spreadsheets for use in support of the project.

In addition to the documentation page, links to the scenarios can also be found from the main product page on the right sidebar under the heading Ways to use WorldCat Collection Analysis. OCLC will continue to announce new scenarios as they are produced.

For more information about World Cat Collection Analysis, contact Donna Dixon (dixond@nylink.org) or Lauren Pinsley (pinsleyl@nylink.org) at Nylink. You may also wish to visit http://www.oclc.org/collectionanalysis.

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