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Exploring WorldCat.org – An Interview with Sunny Jane Morton


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In this episode of Best Websites, Sunny Jane Morton introduces us to WorldCat, a site that allows users to search libraries across the country in just a couple of clicks.

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Best Genealogy Websites: WorldCat.org

Wouldn’t it be nice if you search libraries across the country on one website? Well, you can with WorldCat.org, and that makes it one of the best websites for genealogy.

In this episode, Family Tree Magazine Contributing Editor and bibliognost Sunny Morton joins host Lisa Louise Cooke to share her thoughts on what makes WorldCat a “best website”. 

Visit WorldCat.

Tips for using WorldCat.org for genealogy research:

  • WorldCat is a multi-library catalog that connects users to resources across thousands of libraries.
  • It catalogs over 400 million books and millions of other resources.
  • Users can find materials close to them, saving time and effort in their research.
  • WorldCat allows for interlibrary loans, expanding access to resources not available locally.
  • The platform provides subject categories that help users discover related materials easily.
  • Creating a free account enables users to track their research and create lists of resources.
  • Users can view and follow lists created by others researching similar topics.
  • WorldCat partners with FamilySearch.
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