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CatExpress

CatExpress is OCLC's copy cataloging service. It is designed for small to medium sized libraries that need an easy to use tool to obtain full MARC records. Libraries use CatExpress to search for and find records in WorldCat, do light editing of bibliographic records, and export records into their local databases.

Features

  • Searching for high-quality MARC records
  • Basic editing of bibliographic records
  • Printing spine and pocket labels
  • Downloading OCLC-MARC records
  • Online documentation and context-sensitive help

Benefits

  • Speeds up copy cataloging with high hit rates from WorldCat, OCLC's bibliographic database that contains over 95 million records for both popular and hard-to-find items
  • Intuitive Web-based interface is easy for students and new staff to use—regardless of previous cataloging experience

Ordering

A library can subscribe as an individual or as a member of a CatExpress Group.

Resources for Current Users

MINITEX BATS staff have created the documents listed below. If you do not find what you need here, you may want to check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Web page.

OCLC's Web site has CatExpress support resources that includes a tutorial, FAQ and other support documentation.