Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the potential of web components for libraries. Design/methodology/approach The paper introduces a working example web component that reimplements an OCLC WorldCat search widget. Findings By exploring the case study, the paper explains the functioning of web components and the potential advantages of web components for library web development. Originality/value Increasingly, web components are being used within library web development, but there is scope for much greater use of this technology to the advantage of those libraries involved.
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