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Campuses will select the Worldcat/Primo integration most appropriate for their campus user needs. The following are recommended approaches to integration:
1. Display Worldcat materials within Primo via a separate search profile
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Access using this option:
Worldcat items can be requested directly from Primo. From the end-user perspective, the request process for these materials will appear identical to the request process for UC materials.
Pros:
Users are not forced to leave UC Library Search to discover materials
The Request process for Worldcat materials will be intuitive and familiar
Cons:
Users cannot facet Worldcat items (though Advanced Search will still work)
Every item status in the brief results is “Check Availability” - even items we own at UCSC; for items we own, the complete holdings will appear once the user clicks into the full record display
Users cannot see which libraries outside of UC have holdings for the item
Inclusion of certain symbols within the query term appear to be incompatible (specifically “-” and “#”)
2. Provide link(s) out to Worldcat from the Primo interface
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Access using this option:
Worldcat items will need to be requested via “Get it at UC” link within the Worldcat interface. Clicking the Get it at UC button will direct the user to our Primo through an OpenURL where they can make their request via the Request through Interlibrary Loan link.
Pros:
Users can utilize the robust faceting capabilities of Worldcat
Users can quickly see list of libraries that have holdings for the item
Cons:
Users must navigate out to a separate system to discover materials
Using UC-eLinks to request materials may be less intuitive to new users (and, depending upon which Worldcat we send users to, could require VPN/Proxy to see the “Get it at UC” button)
3. Provide both link(s) out to Worldcat and create a separate search profile
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Reasoning
Each approach has pros and cons. Campuses should consult with local stakeholders (eg. instruction, reference, and interlibrary loan departments) to determine which approach best fits their needs.
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