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Worldshare Management Services

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What is Worldshare Management Services?

OCLC headquartered in Dublin, Ohio offers WorldShare Management Services, a suite of library management applications.

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What is Worldshare Management Services?

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Worldshare Management Services is a software solution that effectively solves business problems related to workflow management, database and collection management, and the acquisition of materials. According to users, the software is particularly useful for interlibrary loan requests, especially for materials not available from other online systems. With the ability to work in the database from anywhere, it helps to streamline operations by making it easy to manage users, share files, stay organized, and quickly pass on information to other workers.

Users appreciate the pre-made help tools and the ability to edit information and be connected to different libraries. The software is also effective in providing a good basic ILS for institutions that don't need advanced features. The discovery layer adds functionality to the catalog side and is more user-friendly than the previous version. Though some users have experienced issues with internet connection failures causing them to resort to pen-and-paper logging or manual input of data and patron account creation, overall, they find Worldshare Management Services easy to use, friendly, and helpful in streamlining operations for small teams of workers.

Users have made several recommendations based on their experiences with WorldShare Management Services (WMS). The most common recommendations are as follows:

  1. Check internet connection: Users advise checking the internet connection when experiencing issues with the program. This recommendation highlights the importance of a stable internet connection to ensure smooth operation of WMS.

  2. Utilize the freedom and flexibility: Many users recommend taking the leap and using WMS for its freedom and flexibility. This recommendation emphasizes the software's ability to provide users with greater control and adaptability in managing library resources.

  3. Access and register books through WorldShare: Users highly recommend WorldShare for accessing and registering books. This suggestion showcases the effectiveness of WorldShare in facilitating seamless access to a wide range of books for library management.

It is important to note that some users did not have any specific recommendations for Worldshare Management Services. However, others mentioned that it may not be suitable for those needing reporting and other advanced functionality. Additionally, users suggest being persistent with follow-up on customer service tickets when using WMS, as it can help in resolving any issues that may arise while using the software. Despite occasional offline times, users generally consider WMS to be a decent program and recommend working with it to resolve any concerns or problems that may occur.

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