I call this application Bridge. It is essentially a configurable and customizable “landing page” made up of Worldcat services. Libraries that currently link to worldcat.org from their catalog or link resolver might find Bridge to be an even more compelling destination, since they can customize it to their particular situation.

Explanatory Video

This screen cast covers the major features of the demo with explanation.

Examples

Here are some examples of the Bridge prototype in action.

• Java in a Nutshell
• No Man Knows my History
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Source Code

Browse source code at Google Code.

 

 

Developed by David Walker for the OCLC Rsearch Contest