WorldCat

Global library catalog from OCLC for finding books and materials

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Users search for books, articles, and media, then see which nearby libraries own a copy. Librarians use the underlying records for cataloging and interlibrary loan. OCLC runs the service for member libraries.

Records vary in quality between contributing libraries.

Library of Congress and Google Books are other sources. WorldCat suits librarians and researchers hunting for physical items.