These resources are for INFOST 511 Organization of Information, INFOST 712 Resource Description for Library Catalogs, INFOST 714 Metadata, INFOST 717 Information Architecture, and INFOST 719 Advanced Topics in Information Organization.
Classification Web Plus (ClassWeb Plus)
The Classification Web Plus (ClassWeb Plus) provides access to an assortment of widely used information organization standards, resource description manuals, and metadata and cataloging documentation resources. It includes cataloging policy documentation such as Library of Congress Subject Headings, LC Classification, Subject Heading Manual, and MARC Standards. To use the Classification Web, log into the UWM Libraries with your Panther ID and access it here.
RDA Toolkit
The RDA Toolkit provides guidelines on cataloging resources and places a stronger emphasis on helping users find, identify, select, and obtain the information they want.
If you are accessing RDA Toolkit for the first time, please follow the instructions below. UWM SOIS has a shared account, but each student must create and use their own profile in the system.
To log-in
To log into RDA Toolkit please follow these instructions. We have a shared account, but each student needs to create and use their own profile in the system:
- Log into the UWM SOIS account through this link. After clicking at the link, you will see “University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, School of Information Studies” in the heading at the upper left.
- Once you see “University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, School of Information Studies” in the heading you can now create your own profile by clicking the person icon with a plus sign.
- Create a profile for yourself by filling in the form.
- If you need to log in to your profile later, click the URL in step 1 to access the UWM SOIS account, enter your username and password, then click the Log In icon.
- You know you are logged into your profile when you see your username at the upper right corner of the page, where the Profile icon is.
OCLC WorldShare Record Manager
The OCLC WorldShare Record Manager is the successor of OCLC Connexion. It allows students to search, create, and edit bibliographic records as in-progress files that do not affect records in WorldCat. Students can also search and view WorldCat bibliographic records and authority files using WorldShare. For more information, please visit:
The WorldShare URL, username and password below are unique to the UWM SOIS MLIS program and should not be shared with people outside of the program.
Access OCLC WorldShare through this URL: https://GZJlisprogram.share.worldcat.org/wms
The username is GZJ_LIS_PROGRAM_1
The password is GZJcatltd1
WebDewey
To access WebDewey, go to this link: https://www.dewey.org/webdewey/login/login.html
You can use a set of usernames, from 100-270-220 through 100-270-229
The password is measure
Having technical issues?
- Verify that your current browser is up-to-date.
- Attempt to login using a different browser.
- If you still can’t login, try back at a different time–certain resources have a set number of licenses, so only a certain number of users can be logged in at the same time.
If these tips do not work, please contact the UWM Help Desk for technical support.