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The WorldCat Digital Collection Gateway is a free, web-based tool that enables institutions to enhance the visibility and accessibility of their unique, open-access digital content by harvesting metadata into WorldCat. Compatible with all OAI-PMH-compliant repositories, including CONTENTdm, the Gateway allows for seamless integration of digital collections into the world's largest online resource for discovering library materials. Key Features and Functionality: - Metadata Harvesting: Facilitates the regular harvesting and conversion of digital content metadata into WorldCat format, ensuring up-to-date representation of collections. - Customizable Display: Offers a metadata mapping feature that allows institutions to control how their records appear in WorldCat, with a preview function to ensure optimal presentation. - Synchronization Scheduling: Provides a sync scheduler to align metadata updates with local workflows, offering flexibility in synchronization frequency—monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. - Unique Identifier Assignment: Assigns OCLC numbers to uploaded records, which can be embedded in local metadata to support future synchronizations and serve as cross-references for digital items. Primary Value and User Solutions: By integrating digital collections into WorldCat, the Digital Collection Gateway significantly increases their discoverability to a global audience. This enhanced visibility drives more traffic to open-access resources, benefiting researchers, students, and the general public seeking unique digital materials. The self-service nature of the Gateway empowers institutions to manage their metadata contributions efficiently, ensuring that their digital assets are accurately represented and easily accessible through WorldCat and other popular search platforms.

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