WorldCat

I searched for Hilary Mantel's historical novel, Wolf Hall.  There were 2,279 libraries holdings.  The South Dakota libraries were the first on the list, but I couldn't access Mitchell, Brookings, Rapid City or  Sioux Falls.  I was able to view SDSU's record.  The call number is Recent Fiction PR6063.A438 W65 2009.  Mantel has written three other books, one being the sequel to Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies.  When I check under the subject heading, Cromwell, Thomas, Earl of Sussex, her other novel comes up; but, when I search Great Britain, Henry VIII, several other novels come up.  I love historical fiction, so this feature is nice as I can find other novels that take place during the same time periods. 

I found some amazing photographs using the OAIster database.  They are from the Minnesota Reflections project.  In particular, there is one called "Log shanty with flag, woman & seven boys, possibly SD" that is really amazing.  I tried to pull up an article, The Gorge of the Missouri, but I think the site was experiencing difficulties or it was our internet connection.  Really interesting information.

I use WorldCat almost daily in my work as a cataloger, and I think it is fantastic.  If I'm doing original cataloging and need to brush up on a subject heading, I look through their records.