Adding my zip code into WorldCat does NOT change the listing of libraries

[Skyler Mulhare]

As said, adding my zip code into WorldCat does not change the listing of libraries to choose from. I have tons of libraries in my area, but why won’t they come up. The listing on WorldCat doesn’t change from the default listing. I added my zip code and refreshed the web page as suggested. Nothing. Then I restarted Firefox. Nothing. What to do next? Please advise and this would be a really handy extension.

 

Best regards,

 

Sky

 

 

[Skokie Public Library]

There does seem to be something funny with the ZIP code locators in
WorldCat. If I put in the direct ZIP for my library (60077), it gives
me several libraries in the immediate area, but not my own. If I put
in the ZIP for an adjacent town (Lincolnwood, IL, for example, with a
ZIP of 60712), it gives me Skokie but not Lincolnwood. It's like the
locator has a blind spot over its immediate area.

Is this an issue with WorldCat? I know it's a little different with
the worldcat.org website, since it logs your location by tracking your
IP address. I'm curious to hear if anyone has had the same problem, or
if you have any other advice.

Thanks,

Toby Greenwalt
Adult Services Librarian
Skokie Public Library

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