View Tip Sheet for FirstSearch. The OCLC FirstSearch service is purchased either in blocks of 500 searches or by individual database subscription. Pricing information is listed below. A purchase option for the FirstSearch service is per-search pricing. With per-search pricing, libraries purchase a block or blocks of 500 searches in advance.
Searches are valid for two years immediately following their purchase.
OCLC members are those libraries that agree to do all of their current cataloging online with OCLC or via batchload. To order OCLC FirstSearch by blocks please contact Charlotte Pedigo . To order a FirstSearch subscription please contact Marcia Dursi .