OCLC 1998-2008: Weaving Libraries into the Web.
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| Title: | OCLC 1998-2008: Weaving Libraries into the Web. |
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| Authors: | Jordan, Jay1 (AUTHOR) jordan@oclc.org |
| Source: | Journal of Library Administration. Oct2009, Vol. 49 Issue 7, p727-762. 36p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph. |
| Subject Terms: | *Electronic information resources, Library cooperation, OCLC Interlibrary Loan Subsystem, Subject access in online library catalogs |
| Company/Entity: | OCLC Online Computer Library Center Inc. |
| Reviews & Products: | Worldcat |
| Abstract: | The author briefly reviews OCLC's history form 1967 to 1998, then focuses on the accomplishments and activities of the OCLC cooperative from 1998 to 2008. Particular attention is given to OCLC's strategy of weaving libraries into the World Wide Web and the transformation of WorldCat from a bibliographic database into a globally networked information resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The author briefly reviews OCLC's history form 1967 to 1998, then focuses on the accomplishments and activities of the OCLC cooperative from 1998 to 2008. Particular attention is given to OCLC's strategy of weaving libraries into the World Wide Web and the transformation of WorldCat from a bibliographic database into a globally networked information resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01930826 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/01930820903260648 |
