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.
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03 November 2026
AskQC office hours: Official RDA: What you see now and what to expect
Join OCLC Metadata Quality staff to discuss WorldCat quality issues and cataloging questions.
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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03 November 2026
Middle management strategies for success in public libraries
Learn from Brooklyn Public Library staff about their successful middle management strategies. Leave with tips for managing expectations when directives are unclear and techniques for being an effective bridge between executive goals and daily library operations.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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10 November 2026 - 10 November 2026
Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) Annual Meeting
OCLC to participate at the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) Annual Meeting
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11 November 2026 - 12 November 2026
Library Marketing and Communications Conference 2026
OCLC to participate at the Library Marketing and Communications Conference 2026
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12 November 2026
Looking for an ILS that enables your public library staff to do more? Take a tour of the staff workspace in OCLC Wise
A 45-minute demonstration for public libraries of the Wise console, the staff workspace at the heart of the platform. See how OCLC Wise brings circulation, patron services, outreach, and marketing into one system – so every interaction helps you understand your community better.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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12 November 2026
AskQC office hours: Official RDA: What you see now and what to expect
Join OCLC Metadata Quality staff to discuss WorldCat quality issues and cataloging questions.
- Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
2026 Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Annual Conference
OCLC to participate at the 2026 Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Annual Conference
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17 November 2026
Transformative Leaders: Rethinking e-resource workflows for Open Access, AI, and mixed collections
A 30-minute webinar where we’ll walk through the main findings from OCLC’s latest report, Unlocking the Future of e-Resource Management, and what they mean for your library
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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20 November 2026 - 23 November 2026
American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Annual 2026 with SBL/AAR Annual Meetings
OCLC to participate at the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Annual 2026 with SBL/AAR Annual Meetings
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03 December 2026
Libraries count: Expanding access to early math learning through public libraries
Drawing on expertise in early childhood mathematics, library and information science, social justice, and community engagement, the presenters will share the ideas that shaped the Libraries Count program, lessons learned through collaboration with library professionals, and practical examples of what early math can look like in library spaces.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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12 January 2027
How to practice boldness in complex times
What does it mean for a library to be bold during these complex times? In this webinar, explore why bold thinking is essential for libraries and the communities they serve. Learn a practical exercise for discussing boldness with staff and connect with others who are also ready to feel emboldened.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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21 January 2027
Creating inclusive services: Lessons from Plano Public Library's Adapted Library Programming
Learn from Plano Public Library's experience developing opportunities to engage their local disability and neurodivergent community through accessible programming, collections, and volunteer work.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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27 January 2027 - 30 January 2027
Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference
OCLC to participate at the 2027 Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference
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25 February 2027 - 27 February 2027
Louisiana Library Association (LLA) Annual Conference
OCLC to participate at the Louisiana Library Association (LLA) Annual Conference
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10 March 2027 - 12 March 2027
Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) Annual Conference
OCLC to participate at the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) Annual Conference
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21 March 2027 - 24 March 2027
Electronic Resources & Library (ER&L) Conference
OCLC to participate at the Electronic Resources & Library (ER&L) Conference
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19 April 2027 - 22 April 2027
Texas Library Association (TLA) Annual Conference
OCLC to participate at the Texas Library Association (TLA) Annual Conference