There are different ways of sorting your search results in WorldCat.
Sorting by "Library" is the default setting. Relevant materials to which you have access via Utrecht University Library will be shown at the top of the list.
If you choose a different sorting option than "Library" but still want to see Utrecht materials first on the list, check the box Utrecht University Library under Held By Library.
You can save items during your search. To do so, click on the "Save" button.
You will find your saved items under the link "Saved items" at the top right corner of your screen or in the list under "My Account".
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Please note: If you exit WorldCat, this list will be lost. A new search session begins with an empty list.
Saving the list
If you want to save the list, you export the entire list, or individual items, to a reference management tool via the "Cite" button. Or send the items to your email address. See also the information in the box Cite, export and link.
If you are looking for a specific edition of a book, the best way is to add the year of publication to your search query.
Another option is to click on "View All" (at the bottom of the item). A list will appear with all editions of a publication available in WorldCat. You can use filters to shorten the list. Titles which can be accessed via Utrecht University Library are on top.
If you want to see all editions from the start of your search, you can check the box "Show all" under Search Results Display, to the top left of the search results list.
WorldCat can format references in a number of different citation styles. Click the "Cite" option for individual publications or for a selection of publications in the list under "Saved Items" (see Saving search items). You can copy the formatted references or export them directly to a reference management tool.
Please note: WorldCat does not offer the option to export all of your search results in one go.
You can share items (without citation formatting) by filling in the email form or by copying the link ("Copy link") and paste it in a new email or in a document. Both options can be found under the button "Share".
WorldCat has a filter to limit your search results to Open Access publications.
In advanced search you can also set up Open Access in advance.
When using this filter you will limit your search to databases in WorldCat that offer Open Access publications.
Please note: This filter can be used in combination with the Peer Reviewed filter.
WorldCat has a filter to limit your search results to Peer Reviewed publications.
In advanced search you can also set up Peer Review in advance.
When using this filter you will limit your search to databases in WorldCat that offer Peer Reviewed publications.
Please note: This filter can be used in combination with the Open Access filter.