OCLC Launches Worldcat Registry
From the site:
The WorldCat Registry is a Web-based directory for libraries and library consortia. It is an authoritative single source for information that defines institutional identity, services, relationships, contacts and other key data often shared with third parties. With it, you can:
* Create and manage a profile that centralizes and automates information sharing with vendors and others—you don’t maintain multiple identities, and their data is always up-to-date
* Get greater Internet visibility for your collection and services through syndication of your data over a variety of Web services including WorldCat.org
From the FAQ:
The registry is open to all libraries and consortia, you do not have to be an OCLC member. The service is free.
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OCLC has automatically created profiles for all of its member institutions and many others outside the OCLC cooperative. It is recommended that you first search the Registry for an auto-generated profile.
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Source: OCLC
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