We are excited to share a significant development that vastly expands the reach and visibility of every title published by Spears Books. We have officially integrated our catalogue into WorldCat, the world’s largest and most comprehensive database of library collections.
What is WorldCat?
If you’re an author or an avid reader who uses libraries, you should be aware of WorldCat. Operated by OCLC, it is the world’s largest union catalogue, containing the collections of thousands of libraries in over 100 countries. It’s essentially the global card catalogue for books, e-books, journals, and a host of other materials.
What Does This Mean for Our Authors?
This is a huge win for discoverability. Your book is no longer just listed on retail sites; it is now:
- Globally Indexed: Your title is now part of the master database that librarians, researchers, and students around the world rely on to build bibliographies and find sources.
- Easier to Acquire: Libraries use WorldCat as their primary tool for acquisitions and Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Being listed here makes it dramatically easier for any library to find, order, and share your work with their patrons.
- A Staple of Research: For academics and serious readers, a WorldCat entry is a stamp of credibility and availability that confirms your work is a recognisable and accessible resource.
What Does This Mean for Our Readers?
If you prefer borrowing from your local library, finding a Spears Books title just got simpler:
- Find a Library Near You: Use the WorldCat search to instantly see which libraries near you (or anywhere in the world) own a copy of a specific Spears Books title.
- Simplify ILL Requests: Even if your local branch doesn’t own a copy, the WorldCat record simplifies the process for your librarian to request the book for you through Interlibrary Loan.
Start Exploring
We believe passionately that our authors’ work deserves the widest possible audience, and our inclusion in WorldCat is a monumental step toward that goal.
We invite you to search for your favourite titles and see for yourself!
Explore the Spears Books collection on WorldCat today: https://bit.ly/48SDZ0h
