Current experiments
Article Exchange
A document-sharing site that provides a single, secure location where lending libraries can place requested PDF and TIFF articles and library users can retrieve articles or book chapters obtained for them via interlibrary loan. Article Exchange adds convenience, security and enhanced copyright compliance to online article sharing through interlibrary loan.
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FAST Converter
The FAST Converter is a Web interface for the conversion of LCSH headings to FAST headings. Either single headings or small sets of bibliographic records can be converted. The intent of this Web site is to provide a learning tool to help familiarize users with FAST and the differences between FAST and LCSH.
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mapFAST
A mashup of FAST geographic subjects and Google Maps to allow users to see surrounding locations that are also FAST subjects. The map interface allows for simple selection of the location, with a link to enter this directly as a search into either WorldCat.org or Google Books.
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mapFINDS Ohio
Institutions like the Library of Congress, the State Library of Ohio, and the Ohio Historical Society have made digital reproductions of culturally significant photographs, documents, and recordings freely available over the Internet. The mapFINDS Ohio iPhone app uses OCLC’s WorldCat Search web service to present these materials to you based on their location and search criteria. It also provides you the ability to “like” items of interest, enhancing your later searches and the searches of other users.
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A web presence for every library
An experimental service to provide a simple Web site with appropriate library functions for small and rural libraries. Initial features may include: a pre-populated, template driven Web site for every public library in the US with an associated mobile presentation; access to a selection of open access, electronic full text content for users with no staff effort; and simple lending functionality.
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WorldCat Identities Network
The ID Network uses the Identities and WorldCat APIs, to allow users to explore the interconnectivity and relationships between WorldCat Identities. Users can easily jump from Identity to Identity selecting the name in the Identity Network Map. An Identity can be a person, a thing (the Titanic), a fictitious character (Harry Potter), or a corporation (IBM).
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