Publisher's Synopsis
The University of Washington Libraries' implementation of WorldCat Local has been a boon to the UW libraries (and UW library users) since its launch in early 2007. WorldCat Local can be thought of as a localized version of WorldCat.org. It is branded and configured to reflect a library's look and feel as well as the services the library provides, all at a unique URL.Written by three UW librarians who were integral to this project, this issue of Library Technology Reports provides an overview of the development, usability testing methods and implementation of this service. Find out how WorldCat Local has resulted in a more seamless discovery and delivery user experience, and what that can mean to your own users.Topics Covered in this Issue Include:A comparison of discovery and delivery of information before and after WorldCat Local was implemented at UW LibrariesThe user experience, feedback, and testingUsage and impact of WorldCat LocalPlanning and implementation documentationAn overview of "working at the network level" for UW Libraries' WorldCat Local implementationImpact Summary at the University of Washington.
