OCLC Training Calendar:
"Searching for Catalogers"

Course Description
This workshop introduces technical service users and catalogers to searching WorldCat. Students will learn numeric, keyword, and scan title searching strategies, and how to navigate search results. Participants will also learn how to select the most effective search and how to use qualifiers to narrow search results. Examples and exercises will be based on the OCLC Connexion Client interface. Perfect for Staff members who have some experience using OCLC Connexion Client, or those who wish to improve their searching skills in the cataloging module.

Why take this course?
Does searching the cataloging system confuse you? Do you want to search more effectively? Do you want to spend as little time as possible, yet find exactly what you need?

What you will learn
You will learn how to locate material using numeric searches and qualifiers to narrow your search, and combine searches for more efficient searching. You will also learn how to use scan title and keyword searching when necessary. Topics covered include:

• Using numeric search keys
• Qualifying your searches
• Constructing keyword searches
• Using combined search keys