WorldShare Management Services
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An advanced, cloud-based library services platform
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Features
18 features across 14 categories
Acquisition(1)
Save time on selecting and acquiring electronic and print resources
Analytics(3)
Delivers relevant information from all departments designed with user expectations in mind
Ability to evaluate collection holdings against other libraries
Visual representation of data to help drive key decisions across the library
Automation(1)
Automate borrowing and lending processes across the library network
Cataloging(1)
Get more time to catalog unique materials with streamlined description processes
Circulation(2)
Streamline circulation tasks and reduce training time for library staff
Streamlined circulation through automated shared holds fulfillment between group libraries
Collaboration(1)
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
Data Integration(1)
Interwoven WorldCat data benefiting both staff and users with decreased processing time
Infrastructure(1)
Complete cloud-based library services platform accessible everywhere
Integration(1)
Foundation built on WorldCat, connecting users to unparalleled global resources through OCLC's powerful network of libraries
Patron Management(1)
Visibility into patron files across group libraries while maintaining local control of circulation policies and practices
Reporting(1)
Generate custom reports in preferred formats to deliver relevant information from all departments
Resource Management(2)
Efficient management of electronic resources integrated into a single platform
Efficient management of physical resources integrated into a single platform
Search & Discovery(1)
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)
Workflows up to four times more efficient than legacy systems or other cloud platforms
Cost Calculator
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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