Works in Progress Webinars
Exclusively for OCLC Research Library Partners
What are we working on? What are you working on? OCLC Research Library Partnership members are invited to participate in this webinar series to talk about work happening in OCLC Research – we'd like to present our work informally and get feedback from you, our Partners. We'd also like this to be a venue for Partner institutions. What are you working on that everyone should know about? What input would help you move forward? Attend these webinars to let us know!
Upcoming Webinars
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19 November 2025
Works in Progress Webinar: Realigning library services to scale research support—A case study of changes at Monash University
Discover how Monash University Library strategically realigned its services to better support research at scale. In this webinar, Gary Pearce shares a compelling case study of organizational transformation, offering practical insights for library leaders navigating evolving institutional priorities.
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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04 December 2025
Works in Progress Webinar: Bridging the gap between availability and discoverability – how academic libraries are supporting open access discovery
Explore how academic libraries can address the challenges of discovering scholarly peer-reviewed open access (OA) publications through the OA Discovery project. Learn about effective strategies for integrating OA publications into user workflows and improving discovery experiences.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
Past Webinars
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03 December 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: Case study—Supporting bibliometric and research impact analysis at the University of Waterloo
In this webinar, librarians from the University of Waterloo will describe how their library has worked with campus partners to develop robust offerings in bibliometrics and research impact (BRI).
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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24 November 2020
REALM project: Supporting the reopening of libraries, archives, and museums
Join this webinar to learn about the latest research from the REALM project and how to incorporate this information into local decision making.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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17 November 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: Providing robust research support services at Syracuse University through cross-campus partnerships
This webinar will be of interest to anyone interested in cultivating positive campus partnerships to support research activities. We expect this to be of particular interest to those that work in a research support role, as well as library leaders.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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12 November 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: A Discussion on Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata
This webinar will be of interest to professionals who work with metadata, who are “metadata adjacent,” or who have an interest in what the future of metadata may bring.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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10 November 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: The nuts and bolts of conducting an efficient AV survey
In this webinar we will demystify the process of an AV assessment: how to get started, how to determine the essential elements, and how to retool midstream to fit your institution’s needs.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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05 November 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: a discussion on Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata
This webinar will be of interest to professionals who work with metadata, who are “metadata adjacent,” or who have an interest in what the future of metadata may bring.
- Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, North America [UTC -8]
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27 October 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: Stakeholder Spotlight - Campus Communications and Synergies with the Library
This webinar will be of interest to anyone interested in cultivating positive campus partnerships to support research activities. We expect this to be of particular interest to scholarly communication librarians and library leaders.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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14 October 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: Stakeholder spotlight - research development and synergies with the library
This webinar will be of interest to anyone interested in cultivating positive campus partnerships to support research activities.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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01 October 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: This wasn’t for you yesterday, but it will be tomorrow—Digitization policy to counteract histories of exclusion
Join us as we explore the intersection of digitization policy and anti-racist action, using LSU Libraries’ experience as a lens to explore the state of the field.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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23 September 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: Implementing a shared GIS position at Rutgers University through cross-campus collaboration
In this webinar, representatives from Rutgers University will share how the Rutgers New Brunswick Libraries has partnered with the systemwide Office of Advanced Research Computing to develop a shared GIS specialist position.
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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