http://worldcat.org/blogs/ en Copyright 2010 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:50:15 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Alice Sneary said: Thanks for these good questions, MJ and Cyril. There are no current plans to release an OAIster-specific API right now, but we ARE looking into ways that we could limit by OAIster content through the existing WorldCat Search API. Another consideration is additional open access content available through WorldCat, such as HathiTrust. Can we create a limiter that isn't database (OAIster) specific, but would give you the ability to build an app that only shows results when it's something you can get your hands on the full content? on the entry All OAIster! All the time! http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/02/all-oaister-all-the-time.htm#comment-5103 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/02/all-oaister-all-the-time.htm#comment-5103 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:19:12 -0500 MJ Suhonos said: Great! Now, is it possible to get machine (ie. API) access to the OAIster metadata on its own, as we could before it was taken over by OCLC? on the entry All OAIster! All the time! http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/02/all-oaister-all-the-time.htm#comment-5093 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/02/all-oaister-all-the-time.htm#comment-5093 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:59:34 -0500 Cyril Oberlander said: Hello Alice, Will the Worldcat API have OAIster in it someday? or Will the OAIster in OCLC have it's own API? Best wishes, Cyril on the entry All OAIster! All the time! http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/02/all-oaister-all-the-time.htm#comment-5050 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/02/all-oaister-all-the-time.htm#comment-5050 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:17:48 -0500 Beth said: OK, thank you! I am trying current books with no luck, but I will keep playing with it. on the entry WorldCat in RedLaser iPhone App http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4871 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4871 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:03:50 -0500 bobrobboy said: Beth, No. You don't have to do anything to get the libraries to show up. Right now WorldCat.org is only returning results to RedLaser for newer books. Probably those published in the last couple years. We are making some changes that, when complete, will include nearly all books with bar codes. These changes *should* be done in early March. on the entry WorldCat in RedLaser iPhone App http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4870 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4870 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:56:26 -0500 Beth said: Do you have to configure anything to enable the WorldCat component? I have scanned several barcodes at this point and just keep getting purchase options and no libraries. This sounds wonderful, but just not working for me... on the entry WorldCat in RedLaser iPhone App http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4869 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4869 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:21:40 -0500 John said: It would be nice if the WorldCat settings included something for proxies. We have access to lots of jstor, but only through ezproxy. on the entry JSTOR Archive now indexed in WorldCat.org http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/jstor-archive-now-indexed-in-w.htm#comment-4859 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/jstor-archive-now-indexed-in-w.htm#comment-4859 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:01:13 -0500 Alice Sneary said: Hi Debbie, good question. Right now RedLaser is only available for iPhones. But there is a comparison shopping app for Droids called Compare Everywhere that has the same type of functionality and also delivers library results. It doesn't scan the bar code, but it does include library results. You should be able to download Compare Everywhere from the app menu on your phone. on the entry WorldCat in RedLaser iPhone App http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4858 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4858 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:18:29 -0500 Debbie Crumb said: When will it be available for the DROID phone from Verizon/Google? on the entry WorldCat in RedLaser iPhone App http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4846 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4846 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:06:34 -0500 Antione Pippens said: Hey I just wanted to let you know, I really like the piece of writing on your site. But I am using Flock on a machine running version 9.10 of Crashbang Ubuntu and the design aren't quite right. Not a serious deal, I can still essentially read the articles and explore for info, but just wanted to inform you about that. The navigation bar is kind of hard to use with the config I'm running. Keep up the good work! on the entry More on library results within RedLaser iPhone app http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/more-on-library-results-within.htm#comment-4826 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/more-on-library-results-within.htm#comment-4826 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:59:05 -0500 Melanie said: Thanks! on the entry Book Bloggers fear new FTC disclosure rules? Link to WorldCat! http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/11/book-bloggers-fear-new-ftc-dis.htm#comment-4744 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/11/book-bloggers-fear-new-ftc-dis.htm#comment-4744 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:09:20 -0500 bobrobboy said: The RedLaser application has launched for the US market at this time. The Occipital team limited the search to just US libraries right now though that is expected to change. You might watch the Occipital blog: http://occipital.com/blog/. on the entry WorldCat in RedLaser iPhone App http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4630 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4630 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:42:56 -0500 bobrobboy said: The RedLaser application has launched for the US market at this time. The Occipital team limited the search to just US libraries right now though that is expected to change. You might watch the Occipital blog: http://occipital.com/blog/. on the entry WorldCat in RedLaser iPhone App http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4629 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2009/12/worldcat-in-redlaser-iphone-ap.htm#comment-4629 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:40:32 -0500 Alice Sneary said: Thanks for reminding us about Missingmaterials.org, Merrilee. I knew about it, but had forgotten. Rock on for libraries helping find book thieves. (Quick note: if you have a library book that you've had at home for waaaay too long and are embarrassed or worried about the overdue fine, just go talk with your friendly local librarian. I am sure there will be a way to work things out. After all, the library wants to sustain happy users and make sure the materials they buy can keep circulating for everyone.) on the entry Literary Larceny and WorldCat to the rescue http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/literary-larceny-and-worldcat.htm#comment-4614 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/literary-larceny-and-worldcat.htm#comment-4614 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:59:31 -0500 Merrilee said: Alice, I guess history is repeating itself, since OCLC Research has been working with the rare book community (both librarians and book sellers) and also law enforcement to create MissingMaterials.org, which is powered by (ta da) WorldCat.org lists. Check it out. http://www.oclc.org/research/activities/missingmaterials/default.htm www.missingmaterials.org on the entry Literary Larceny and WorldCat to the rescue http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/literary-larceny-and-worldcat.htm#comment-4607 http://worldcat.org/blogs/archives/2010/01/literary-larceny-and-worldcat.htm#comment-4607 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:44:11 -0500