WorldShare Management Services

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An advanced, cloud-based library services platform

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Overview

WorldShare Management Services (WMS) is a fully integrated, cloud-based library services platform designed to meet the changing needs of modern libraries. It supports strategic priorities with actionable data and an intuitive user experience, enabling libraries to efficiently manage physical and electronic resources in one integrated solution. WMS connects users to unparalleled global resources through OCLC's powerful network of libraries.

Features

18 features across 14 categories

Acquisition(1)

Resource Acquisition

Save time on selecting and acquiring electronic and print resources

Analytics(3)

Actionable Data

Delivers relevant information from all departments designed with user expectations in mind

Collection Comparison

Ability to evaluate collection holdings against other libraries

Data Visualizations

Visual representation of data to help drive key decisions across the library

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Borrowing & Lending Automation

Automate borrowing and lending processes across the library network

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Cataloging(1)

Cataloging

Get more time to catalog unique materials with streamlined description processes

Circulation(2)

Circulation Management

Streamline circulation tasks and reduce training time for library staff

Shared Holds Fulfillment

Streamlined circulation through automated shared holds fulfillment between group libraries

Collaboration(1)

Group Collaboration

Group functionality allowing users to find and request items held in their library or in their group without changing interfaces, with streamlined circulation through shared holds fulfillment

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Data Integration(1)

WorldCat Data Integration

Interwoven WorldCat data benefiting both staff and users with decreased processing time

Infrastructure(1)

Cloud-Based Platform

Complete cloud-based library services platform accessible everywhere

Integration(1)

WorldCat Integration

Foundation built on WorldCat, connecting users to unparalleled global resources through OCLC's powerful network of libraries

Patron Management(1)

Patron File Visibility

Visibility into patron files across group libraries while maintaining local control of circulation policies and practices

Reporting(1)

Custom Reports

Generate custom reports in preferred formats to deliver relevant information from all departments

Resource Management(2)

Electronic Resource Management

Efficient management of electronic resources integrated into a single platform

Physical Resource Management

Efficient management of physical resources integrated into a single platform

Search & Discovery(1)

Intuitive Discovery

Single intuitive interface to search across the full collection and all databases, find items in other libraries, view item availability, place holds, review accounts, and renew items

Workflow Optimization(1)

Efficient Workflows

Workflows up to four times more efficient than legacy systems or other cloud platforms

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for WorldShare Management Services. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a WorldShare Management Services alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 18 features.

Buy WorldShare Management Services

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying WorldShare Management Services saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 18 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

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