Google Book Search ties to Worldcat.org
Today, we’re launching the Library Catalog Search feature in Google Book Search, designed to help casual readers and bookworms everywhere find gems in the libraries around the world. Queries on Google Book Search will automatically include results from library catalogs when appropriate. Each result includes a “Find Libraries” link to help readers find libraries that hold the book — ideally a library nearby, or if need be, a library far away.
Also, go to Advanced Book Search and note the radio buttons that allow one to search All books, Full view books, or Library Catalogues:
First impression: The world “Worldcat” appears nowhere in this post. Shouldn’t it? Doesn’t this show Google taking advantage of what OCLC has done for their own advantage…and not giving any credit where it is due?
I’m not really sure yet how I feel about this…any thoughts?
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