Collections Work Group Recommendation
KYVL's FirstSearch / WorldCat Visibility OCLC subscription for F23-24 will cover qualifying member libraries based on institutional cataloging / CatExpress or holdings registration subscription and at a service tier in keeping with demonstrated usage. This includes a FirstSearch / WorldCat Discovery subscription or a WorldCat Visibility subscription or no continuing subscription for libraries as noted below.
The following guidelines apply regarding selection recommendations.
Subscription selection considerations for KYVL member libraries and institutions with Cataloging / CatExpress / Holdings Registration subscriptions (includes WMS libraries).
If Yes | If No | |
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1. FirstSearch / Discovery searches average 2+ per week YTD? | Library qualifies for FirstSearch subscription |
Continue to #2 |
2. WorldCat.org clickouts average 2+ per week YTD? | Library qualifies for WorldCat Visibility subscription |
Library does not qualify for FS / WV subscription through KYVL. Contact KYVL to request reconsideration through Wednesday, June 21. |
To view individual library usage, click the expand button in the table below. If your institution is not in the list, usage is negligible.
(May update; reflects OCLC-provided F23 YTD usage through March 2023.)
If you would like KYVL to reconsider the subscription level designated for your library, please complete this survey and contact KYVL at kyvl@ky.gov.
Background
Based on usage data shared by OCLC with KYVL and the Collection Work Group’s FirstSearch Team, KYVL has requested a quote that limits access to libraries with demonstrated usage. F23 YTD data through March is now available, and KYVL will request subscription levels as noted in the table below.
Subscription selection is based on the following criteria.
Libraries may request reconsideration of current placement through June 21, including libraries with a patron ILL form in WS-ILL. Apart from a WS-ILL patron ILL form, a FirstSearch / WCD subscription has no impact on ILL. Patron ILL forms in ILLiad and Tipasa are not affected.
A full review of KYVL’s role in resource sharing in Kentucky is slated for the new year.
Usage and subscription data
OCLC-provided usage data for:
Libraries with subscriptions to:
Notes
Subscriptions required for selected WorldCat services | ||
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FirstSearch or WorldCat Visibility | Other required subscriptions | |
FirstSearch interface | FirstSearch | |
Searching in WorldCat.org | No subscription required | |
Local instance of WorldCat Discovery (e.g., kdla.on.worldcat.org) |
FirstSearch | |
Interlibrary Loan | NOT REQUIRED | WorldShare ILL / Tipasa / ILLiad |
Patron‑initiated ILL in FirstSearch OR WorldCat Discovery |
FirstSearch | WorldShare ILL |
WorldShare Management Services | FirstSearch |
Cataloging WorldShare ILL |
Web visibility
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FirstSearch OR WorldCat Visibility |
Cataloging (including CatEx, holdings registration) |