Get together with OCLC online or in person.
We offer a variety of events both physical and virtual for different engagement and comfort levels. You can decide what’s best for you based on what you need to know. Use this list to keep informed of upcoming meetings, conferences, events, and webinars that OCLC plans to host or attend.
Upcoming Events
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30 September 2025
Powering collaboration: OCLC’s consortial borrowing solution for libraries
A 45-minute webinar to learn how OCLC’s Resource Sharing for Groups is helping library groups strengthen their collaboration
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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30 September 2025
Meaningful library gatherings: Bringing purpose to every meeting and event
In this webinar, learn how intentional design can transform routine meetings and events into effective and meaningful experiences.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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14 October 2025
AskQC office hours: Making RDA relationship elements work
Join OCLC Metadata Quality staff to discuss WorldCat quality issues and cataloging questions.
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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14 October 2025
Lower the Stress and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Social Media
This webinar will focus on identifying what types of posts break through the algorithm and which ones are a time suck. Learn practical tips so that you can leave the stress behind and start having fun engaging with your community on social media.
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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15 October 2025
Improve metadata visibility and usefulness: Create, curate, and connect linked data entities with Meridian
A 30-minute live demonstration of OCLC's Meridian platform, where a product expert will walk you through the interface, share key use cases, and explain how Meridian can help libraries enrich metadata by creating connections to existing values in MARC records and other datasets.
- Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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21 October 2025
Exploring, selecting, and implementing a new library system: A panel discussion with community college librarians
A one-hour virtual panel discussion to get tips from librarians who’ve recently implemented WorldShare Management Services (WMS)—OCLC's advanced library services platform
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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23 October 2025
AskQC office hours: Making RDA relationship elements work
Join OCLC Metadata Quality staff to discuss WorldCat quality issues and cataloging questions.
- Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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28 October 2025
10 Things Every Library Friend or Trustee Should Know
Join us to learn about the role and responsibilities of an effective library board member and how to be a true advocate for your library.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]