Help:WorldCat Templates

WorldCat Templates
To simplify updating URLs for WorldCat, a template is used. It is advised to use these templates anytime you can to help save time in the future.
 * This Wiki article only describes how to use the templates. All database links must be formatted using the Manual of Style.
 * Manual of Style

WorldCat Template - Specific Book
This template is used to create links for a specific book found in WorldCat.

* Letters in all caps contain a description of the changing text in the template.

How to Find a WorldCat ID Number

 * 1) Go to www.worldcat.org
 * 2) Do a search for the book
 * 3) Once the book is up on the screen (not the list of titles but the actual book entry), look at the URL at the top of the page.
 * 4) The number in the URL is the ID number. Use this number in the WorldCat Template
 * 5) Example – the ID number is bolded: http://www.worldcat.org/title/memories-of-local-naturalists/oclc/12045503&referer=brief_results

Keyword WorldCat Link

 * There is currently only one WorldCat Template used in the Wiki. However, the following is suggested way to create a keyword link to WorldCat.

* Letters in all caps contain a description of the changing text in the template.

How to Format a WorldCat Keyword URL

 * 1) Replace the words in capitals with the corresponding words you wish to search in WorldCat
 * 2) Words to replace: COUNTY NAME; STATE NAME; SUBJECT
 * 3) The SUBJECT can be Library of Congress subject heading or a keyword

See Also:

 * WorldCat in the Manual of Style
 * FamilySearch Templates